ForHealth is one of Australia's leading primary healthcare providers, operating medical centres nationwide and delivering quality, accessible care to local communities.
We are seeking an experienced and patient-focusedRegistered or Enrolled Nurseto join ourDeception Bay Medical Centreon apart-time basis, specialising in Chronic Disease Management and preventative healthcare.
The Role
As our CDM Nurse, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and patients to coordinate personalised care for people living with chronic health conditions.
You will empower patients to take greater ownership of their health through education, goal setting, ongoing monitoring and practical support.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements
Complete patient histories, biometrics and chronic disease assessments
Work with patients to establish practical SMART health goals
Develop action plans and coach patients through sustainable health-behaviour changes
Coordinate referrals to allied health professionals and specialists
Conduct preventative health assessments, including:Heart health assessments
Diabetes risk assessments
*****-year-old health assessments
Over-75 health assessments
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments
Intellectual disability, veteran and refugee health assessments
Provide ongoing monitoring and support to eligible patients
Perform clinical services such as ECGs, spirometry, urinalysis and Ankle Brachial Index testing




Collaborate with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, holistic care
Identify eligible patients and support proactive patient recalls
Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure services meet Medicare and ForHealth requirements
Support other nurses and non-clinical team members in understanding CDM services
About You
CurrentAHPRA registrationas a Registered or Enrolled Nurse
Previous Chronic Disease Management experience is highly regarded
Primary healthcare or general practice experience is preferred
Ideally, at least two years' experience delivering direct clinical nursing care
Sound understanding of health promotion and disease-prevention principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to motivate patients and support them in taking ownership of their health
Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills
Proactive, adaptable and confident working independently
Collaborative approach and commitment to delivering quality patient care
Benefits
Part-time hours supporting greater work-life balance
No overnight shifts
Meaningful opportunity to improve long-term patient health outcomes
Supportive and collaborative medical-centre team
Work closely with experienced GPs, nurses and allied health professionals
Ongoing clinical training and career development
Access to health, wellbeing and retail benefitsFree and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Career-development opportunities across the ForHealth network
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📌 Cdm Nurse | Deception Bay (Queensland)
🏢 For Health Group
📍 Queensland