Practice Nurse

• Full Time (38hrs per week – 1.0 FTE)
• Make a difference in the lives of people living with HIV
• Based in St Kilda & Abbotsford

About the program

We are recruiting for a Practice Nurse to join our Clinical Services team, working across The Centre Clinic, Equinox, and PRONTO! This role provides nursing support across THH’s primary care services:

• The Centre Clinic: A trusted GP practice providing high-quality medical care to LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV.
• Equinox: A trans and gender diverse health service reducing barriers to respectful, affirming care.
• PRONTO!: Our community-based HIV and STI testing and prevention program.

About the role

As the Practice Nurse, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care, including health assessments, care planning, chronic disease management, and preventative health.
• Provide phlebotomy, cervical screening, wound care, hormone injections, vaccinations, and support for minor procedures.
• Collaborate with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and Peer Test Facilitators to support clients’ health needs.
• Maintain infection control, vaccine cold chain, clinical supplies, and accreditation standards.
• Work closely with clients to reduce barriers to care and provide trauma-informed, person-centred support.

What’s on offer

In addition to above-award pay under the Nurses Award 2020 (RN Level 2 classification), 17.5% leave loading + superannuation, you’ll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.

About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for inclusive healthcare. You will bring:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• General practice nursing experience, including phlebotomy skills.
• Understanding of the health needs and experiences of LGBTIQ+ and HIV-affected communities.
• Experience providing trauma-informed care and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to rights-based, person-centered practice.

About us

Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

 For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, visit our website: https://thorneharbour.org/about/work/

Inclusion Matters

We strongly encourage applications from people who are:

• Part of the LGBTIQ+ community
• Living with HIV
• From culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• First Nations people
• ·People with disability

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent via job listing in Employment Hero.

Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026

For further enquiries about the role, please contact Ellis Nardella, Practice Manager or via email – ellis.nardella@thorneharbour.org

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.