SHEREE FULLER
Aberfoyle Park,Australia
Summary
Strategic Nurse Leader with extensive experience across primary care, acute care, clinical governance and healthcare operations. Currently leading nursing services across 14 medical clinics, with accountability for clinical governance, accreditation readiness, quality improvement initiatives, chronic disease management programs and workforce development.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, drive organisational change, improve patient outcomes and deliver operational efficiencies across diverse healthcare settings. Experienced in developing and implementing clinical policies, leading quality and safety frameworks, managing large-scale healthcare projects and securing grant funding to support innovative patient care initiatives.
Recognised for strong stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and the ability to align clinical excellence with business objectives. Passionate about advancing nursing practice, strengthening healthcare systems and delivering patient-centred care that achieves measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
National Nurse Manager
Medical First Group
Adelaide , SA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across 14 general practice clinics spanning South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales.
- Led national nursing operations, clinical governance and workforce capability initiatives across a geographically dispersed healthcare network.
- Developed and implemented the organisation's first National Nursing Strategy, aligning education, quality improvement and workforce development priorities.
- Designed and delivered national clinical education programs for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, including chronic disease management, health assessments, immunisation updates, preventive health, MBS optimisation and clinical governance.
- Facilitated monthly National Nurse Huddles, creating a collaborative framework for education, communication and continuous professional development.
- Provided leadership and support to Practice Managers and nursing teams regarding workforce planning, rostering, performance management and staff development.
- Led accreditation readiness activities, compliance auditing and implementation of policies aligned with RACGP Standards and ACSQHC frameworks.
- Established national quality improvement programs, enhancing preventive health audits, chronic disease management monitoring, cold chain governance, infection prevention, and emergency preparedness.
- Developed and standardised clinical resources, workflows, templates, and operational processes to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all clinics.
- Led implementation and optimisation of nurse-led services including Care Plans, Health Assessments, Healthy Heart Checks, Menopause Health Assessments, Immunisation Programs and Chronic Disease Management initiatives.
- Led national procurement and medical supply governance across 14 clinics, balancing clinical requirements with organisational budget targets.
- Developed and maintained a national medical consumables register containing more than 700 products to support standardisation and cost control.
- Partnered with suppliers to improve product access, staff education and operational efficiency.
- Reviewed utilisation trends and expenditure data to identify opportunities for cost savings while ensuring clinical quality and patient safety.
- Provided executive reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding nursing performance, quality outcomes, workforce risks and service opportunities.
- Successfully contributed to grant-funded healthcare initiatives exceeding $200,000, including multidisciplinary care and community health projects.
- Represented the organisation at national healthcare events, including presenting on nursing leadership and health system reform at Australian Healthcare Week 2026.
- Built a culture of continuous learning, mentorship and professional development across the national nursing workforce.
State Nurse Manager – SA & VIC
Medical First Group
Adelaide, 5159
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed nursing services across eight clinics, ensuring quality care delivery.
- Delivered education programs focused on MBS optimisation, chronic disease management and preventive health.
- Conducted performance reviews and facilitated workforce capability development initiatives.
- Supported accreditation preparation, policy development, and governance activities to enhance operational compliance.
Registered Nurse
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
01.2019 - 01.2022
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2018 - 01.2020
Ophthalmology Registered Nurse
Eye Medics
01.2016 - 01.2018
Enrolled Nurse
Repatriation General Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Education
Master of Healthcare Management and Leadership -
Queensland University of Technology
09.2025 - 03.2027
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Diploma of Nursing -
Careers Australia
Certificate III Community Services & Aged Care -
EQUALS International
Skills
- Clinical Governance
- Quality Improvement
- Accreditation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care planning/ My Age Care
- Infection Control Management
- Preventive Health
- Wound Management/Education
- Cannulation/Venepuncture
- Cold Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Workforce Leadership
- Executive Reporting
- Medical Education/Medical Supplies Budget Planning & Oversight
- Grant writing & Funded project delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy development
- Education program design
- Healthcare auditing
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
Professional Highlights
- National leadership across 14 clinics in four Australian states.
- Developed the organisation's first national nursing strategy.
- Secured and supported healthcare grants exceeding $200,000.
- Led national nurse education, mentoring and workforce development programs.
- Speaker at Australian Healthcare Week 2026 Nursing Leadership Panel.
- Delivered a professional education session to more than 50 primary healthcare nurses through the Adelaide PHN, presenting on Health Assessments, Chronic Disease Management, and strategies to improve preventive health outcomes in general practice
- Implemented preventive health and chronic disease management initiatives that increased service delivery and patient engagement.
- Supported accreditation, quality and compliance activities across multiple clinics.
- Led national medical supply and procurement standardisation across 14 clinics, including development of a 700+ item medical consumables catalogue and supplier governance framework.
Timeline
Master of Healthcare Management and Leadership -
Queensland University of Technology
09.2025 - 03.2027
National Nurse Manager
Medical First Group
08.2025 - Current
State Nurse Manager – SA & VIC
Medical First Group
01.2022 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
01.2019 - 01.2022
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2018 - 01.2020
Ophthalmology Registered Nurse
Eye Medics
01.2016 - 01.2018
Enrolled Nurse
Repatriation General Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Diploma of Nursing -
Careers Australia
Certificate III Community Services & Aged Care -
EQUALS International