About Us
At ForHealth Medical Centres, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to communities across Australia. Our nationwide network supports more than 1,300 independent health practitioners who provide over seven million patient consultations each year.
As part of the ForHealth Group, we’re passionate about improving health outcomes and helping build a healthier Australia.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Part-Time Chronic Disease Management Nurse to join our Cannington Medical Centre.
Working closely with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and patients, you’ll deliver patient-centred chronic disease management and preventative healthcare services. You’ll empower patients to take ownership of their health, manage chronic conditions and achieve sustainable improvements to their overall wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments to support the early identification of chronic disease.
- Establish practical health goals and action plans with patients.
- Coach and educate patients on sustainable health and lifestyle changes.
- Coordinate referrals and ongoing care with GPs, specialists and allied health professionals.
- Provide appropriate clinical services, including ECGs, spirometry, urinalysis and ABI testing.
- Identify eligible patients and support proactive patient outreach.
- Build strong relationships with GPs and nursing teams to increase patient referrals.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with Medicare requirements.
- Support and mentor other team members in care planning, health assessments and preventative healthcare.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
- Experience in Chronic Disease Management within a general practice or primary healthcare setting.
- Experience preparing care plans, team care arrangements and health assessments.
- At least two years of direct clinical nursing experience preferred.
- A strong understanding of health promotion and disease prevention principles.
- Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
- The ability to motivate patients and encourage ownership of their health.
- A proactive, collaborative and patient-focused approach.
Why Join ForHealth?
- Make a genuine difference to patients living with chronic health conditions.
- Work closely with an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Access ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.
- Build your expertise in preventative healthcare and chronic disease management.
- Enjoy a rewarding part-time opportunity at our Cannington Medical Centre.
- Access employee benefits and internal career development opportunities.
If you’re passionate about preventative healthcare and helping patients achieve better long-term health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
