Job Description
ForHealth is one of Australia's leading primary healthcare providers, operating medical centres nationwide and delivering quality, accessible care to local communities.
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We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Registered or Enrolled Nurse to join our Deception Bay Medical Centre on a part-time basis, specialising in Chronic Disease Management and preventative healthcare.
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The Role
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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.
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You will empower patients to take greater ownership of their health through education, goal setting, ongoing monitoring and practical support.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements
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Complete patient histories, biometrics and chronic disease assessments
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Work with patients to establish practical SMART health goals
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Develop action plans and coach patients through sustainable health-behaviour changes
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Coordinate referrals to allied health professionals and specialists
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Conduct preventative health assessments, including:n
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Heart health assessments
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Diabetes risk assessments
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*****-year-old health assessments
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Over-75 health assessments
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments
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Intellectual disability, veteran and refugee health assessments
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Provide ongoing monitoring and support to eligible patients
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Perform clinical services such as ECGs, spirometry, urinalysis and Ankle Brachial Index testing
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Collaborate with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, holistic care
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Identify eligible patients and support proactive patient recalls
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Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure services meet Medicare and ForHealth requirements
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Support other nurses and non-clinical team members in understanding CDM services
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About You
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse
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Previous Chronic Disease Management experience is highly regarded
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Primary healthcare or general practice experience is preferred
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Ideally, at least two years' experience delivering direct clinical nursing care
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Sound understanding of health promotion and disease-prevention principles
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to motivate patients and support them in taking ownership of their health
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Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills
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Proactive, adaptable and confident working independently
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Collaborative approach and commitment to delivering quality patient care
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Benefits
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Part time hours supporting greater work-life balance
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No overnight shifts
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Meaningful opportunity to improve long-term patient health outcomes
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Supportive and collaborative medical-centre team
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Work closely with experienced GPs, nurses and allied health professionals
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Ongoing clinical training and professional development
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Access to health, wellbeing and retail benefitsFree and confidential Employee Assistance Program
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Career-development opportunities across the ForHealth network
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📌 Cdm Nurse | Deception Bay (Queensland)
🏢 For Health Group
📍 Queensland