01 Aug
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Dispensed Global
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Australia
01 Aug
Dispensed Global
Australia
About VeteranCann
VeteranCann is a patient-focused healthcare platform that supports current and former service members through trusted, compliant and personalised healthcare pathways across Australia.
About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and highly organised Registered Nurse to join our team as a Part-Time Veteran Care Nurse Coordinator. This unique hybrid role combines clinical care coordination, telehealth patient screening, and in-clinic nursing consultations, with a strong focus on supporting veterans and their ongoing healthcare needs.
Working closely with GPs and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring continuity of care across a multidisciplinary environment. This part‑time position offers a combination of remote and in-clinic work, providing flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families.
What You'll Own
- Coordinate and manage ongoing care for veterans and other patients, ensuring continuity of care and regular wellbeing follow-ups.
- Conduct telehealth pre-screening consultations, patient intake assessments, and comprehensive medical history reviews.
- Prepare patient files and clinical information for GP review and assessment.
- Identify clinical risks, contraindications, medication interactions, and escalation requirements.
- Conduct face-to-face nursing consultations and intake assessments for new clinic patients.
- Support chronic disease management, preventative health initiatives, and veteran health reviews.
- Monitor patient progress and escalate clinical concerns where appropriate.
- Liaise with GPs, specialists, allied health providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and community support services.
- Assist with hospital admission and discharge coordination when required.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families,
providing advocacy and ongoing support.
- Identify psychosocial, mental health, and support service needs, facilitating appropriate referrals and care pathways.
- Educate patients on treatment pathways, care plans, and available support services.
- Assist with patient recalls, follow-up scheduling, and continuity of care initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with AHPRA, Medicare, DVA, privacy, and clinical governance requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and ongoing professional development activities.
What You'll Need
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Minimum 2 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience.
- Experience in care coordination, chronic disease management, primary care, telehealth, or community nursing.
- Strong clinical assessment, patient engagement, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse patient groups.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience using clinical software systems and telehealth platforms.
- Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- A patient-centred approach and genuine passion for improving health outcomes.
Highly Regarded
- Experience working with veterans or veteran-focused healthcare services.
- Care coordination experience within primary care settings.
- Mental health, chronic pain management, or complex medication management experience.
- Knowledge of Medicare and DVA processes.
- Rural, regional, or outreach nursing experience.
- Current Driver's Licence.
What We Offer
- Hybrid Work Model
- A competitive salary and awesome benefits package
- A supportive and positive work workplace
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career
- Opportunity to transform lives through alternative medicine
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📌 Nurse Coordinator (RN) (Australia)
🏢 Dispensed Global
📍 Australia