Chronic Disease Management Nurse – Port Macquarie
Full-time | Registered or Enrolled Nurse

- Help patients take an active role in managing their health.
- Work closely with GPs and allied health professionals.
- Build your expertise in chronic disease management and preventative care.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a Registered or Enrolled Nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients and supporting their long-term health?
Our client is seeking a Chronic Disease Management Nurse to join their medical centre team in Port Macquarie, NSW, on a full-time basis.
With a focus on patient education, care planning and preventative health, you’ll help patients understand their conditions, set achievable goals and access coordinated care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working alongside GPs, nurses, specialists and allied health professionals, you’ll deliver patient-centred chronic disease management and health assessment services.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting patient assessments, gathering health histories and recording clinical measurements.
- Preparing and reviewing care plans in collaboration with patients and their GP.
- Helping patients set realistic health goals and supporting positive lifestyle changes.
- Coordinating referrals and follow-up care with the wider healthcare team.
- Delivering preventative health assessments and identifying patients who may benefit from additional support.
- Performing clinical testing, including ECGs, spirometry and ankle-brachial index assessments, within your scope and competency.




- Maintaining accurate clinical records and supporting compliance with relevant Medicare requirements.
- Managing patient recalls and proactively identifying eligible patients for appointments.
- Contributing to clinical audits, service improvement and appointment utilisation targets.
- Sharing knowledge with nursing and administrative colleagues to support coordinated patient care.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll bring a proactive approach, strong communication skills and an interest in helping patients manage their health with greater confidence.
We’re looking for:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
- Ideally, at least two years of direct clinical nursing experience.
- Experience in general practice or primary healthcare, preferably with exposure to chronic disease management.
- An understanding of health promotion and disease prevention.
- The ability to build rapport, explain health information clearly and encourage patient participation.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and sound clinical judgement.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to safe, high-quality care.

WHY CONSIDER THIS ROLE?

- A dedicated focus on chronic disease management and preventative health.
- Opportunities to build ongoing relationships with patients.
- Collaboration with GPs and a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Access to peer learning, mentoring and ongoing clinical education.
- A full-time prospect in Port Macquarie.

APPLY NOW

Please submit your updated CV, or contact Vicky at ••••@hassett.com.au for a confidential discussion.

📌 Chronic Disease Management Nurse (Port Macquarie)
🏢 The Hassett Group
📍 Port Macquarie