28 Aug
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ForHealth Group
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Adelaide
28 Aug
ForHealth Group
Adelaide
Job Description
The Company
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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.
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The Company
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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.
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When you join ForHealth, you'll become part of a progressive, values-led organisation focused on innovation, teamwork, clinical excellence and exceptional patient care.
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The Role
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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chronic Disease Management Nurse to join our Elizabeth Medical Centre.
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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.
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This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working within a supportive and collaborative healthcare team.
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Why Join Us?
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- Make a Meaningful Difference: Help patients manage chronic conditions and achieve better long-term health outcomes.
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- Work to Your Full Scope: Deliver comprehensive chronic disease management and preventative health services.
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- Collaborative Care: Work alongside GPs, nurses, specialists and allied health professionals.
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- Ongoing Development: Access clinical training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
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- Supportive Environment: Join an experienced nursing community supported by clinical and operational leaders.
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- Career Progression:
Build a long-term career within a growing national healthcare organisation.
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Your Responsibilities
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- Prepare GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements in collaboration with patients and GPs.
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- Gather patient histories, biometrics and information relating to chronic conditions.
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- Help patients set achievable health goals and develop practical action plans.
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- Coach and motivate patients to make sustainable health and lifestyle changes.
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- Conduct preventative health assessments, including heart health, diabetes risk, 45–49 and 75+ assessments.
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- Complete health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, refugees and people with intellectual disability.
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- Provide ongoing monitoring and support to eligible patients.
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- Perform clinical services such as ECGs, spirometry, ABI testing and urinalysis.
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- Coordinate care between GPs, specialists and allied health professionals.
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- Identify eligible patients and support proactive patient outreach.
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- Build relationships with GPs and nursing teams to increase appropriate patient referrals.
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- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Medicare requirements.
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- Support other nurses and non-clinical team members in understanding chronic disease management services.
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- Contribute to clinical quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
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About You
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You are a proactive and compassionate nurse who is passionate about preventative healthcare and supporting patients to better manage their health.
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You Will Bring
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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
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- At least two years' experience providing direct clinical nursing care is preferred.
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- Previous experience within primary healthcare is highly regarded.
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- Experience in chronic disease management, health assessments or care planning is preferred.
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- Knowledge of health promotion and disease-prevention principles.
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- An understanding of Medicare requirements and billing processes.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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- Excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
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- The confidence to educate, motivate and positively influence patients.
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- A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care.
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- A genuine interest in improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
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What We Offer
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- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program supporting wellbeing, mental health and financial guidance.
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- Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through the Flare perks platform.
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- Salary packaging options, including novated vehicle leases.
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- Access to Fitness Passport with discounted entry to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide.
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- 20% discount on dental services for employees and their families.
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- Discounted Medibank private health insurance.
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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,
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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.
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📌 Registered Nurse | Elizabeth (Adelaide)
🏢 ForHealth Group
📍 Adelaide