The Company
At ForHealth, we’re committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 100+ medical centres and a network of 1,500+ independent practitioners, we provide more than 8 million patient consultations annually.
When you join ForHealth, you’ll become part of a progressive, values-led organisation focused on innovation, teamwork, clinical excellence and exceptional patient care.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chronic Disease Management Nurse to join our Elizabeth Medical Centre.
Working closely with GPs, nurses, specialists and allied health professionals, you will provide patient-centred chronic disease management and preventative healthcare services. You’ll prepare care plans, conduct health assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary support and empower patients to take greater ownership of their health.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a supportive and collaborative healthcare team.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Meaningful Difference: Help patients manage chronic conditions and achieve better long-term health outcomes.
- Work to Your Full Scope: Deliver comprehensive chronic disease management and preventative health services.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside GPs, nurses, specialists and allied health professionals.
- Ongoing Development: Access clinical training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Join an experienced nursing community supported by clinical and operational leaders.
- Career Progression: Build a long-term career within a growing national healthcare organisation.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements in collaboration with patients and GPs.
- Gather patient histories, biometrics and information relating to chronic conditions.
- Help patients set achievable health goals and develop practical action plans.
- Coach and motivate patients to make sustainable health and lifestyle changes.
- Conduct preventative health assessments, including heart health, diabetes risk, 45–49 and 75+ assessments.
- Complete health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, refugees and people with intellectual disability.
- Provide ongoing monitoring and support to eligible patients.
- Perform clinical services such as ECGs, spirometry, ABI testing and urinalysis.
- Coordinate care between GPs, specialists and allied health professionals.
- Identify eligible patients and support proactive patient outreach.
- Build relationships with GPs and nursing teams to increase appropriate patient referrals.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Medicare requirements.
- Support other nurses and non-clinical team members in understanding chronic disease management services.
- Contribute to clinical quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
About You
You are a proactive and compassionate nurse who is passionate about preventative healthcare and supporting patients to better manage their health.
You will bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
- At least two years’ experience providing direct clinical nursing care is preferred.
- Previous experience within primary healthcare is highly regarded.
- Experience in chronic disease management, health assessments or care planning is preferred.
- Knowledge of health promotion and disease-prevention principles.
- An understanding of Medicare requirements and billing processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
- The confidence to educate, motivate and positively influence patients.
- A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care.
- A genuine interest in improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
What We Offer
Our healthcare benefits include:
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program supporting wellbeing, mental health and financial guidance.
- Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through the Flare benefits platform.
- Salary packaging options, including novated vehicle leases.
- Access to Fitness Passport with discounted entry to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide.
- 20% discount on dental services for employees and their families.
- Discounted Medibank private health insurance.
Join us in creating a healthier Australia and help patients achieve meaningful, sustainable improvements in their health. If you’re ready to make a positive difference in the Elizabeth community, apply now!
ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
