Chronic Care Specialist Nurse

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation; Narooma; Hybrid; AUD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: $59.03/hr + Super + NFP

NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 +

Additional paid leave during Christmas

Culturally responsive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation invites applications for a full-time Chronic Care Specialist Nurse based in Narooma, NSW. The role provides specialist nursing assessment, care coordination, clinical monitoring and ongoing management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients living with or at risk of chronic and complex health conditions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support culturally safe care, assist with Health Checks and Medicare items, document accurately in

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management.
• Experience in Aboriginal health service or community-controlled care.
• Knowledge of chronic conditions and primary healthcare models.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care within scope of practice.
• Support specialist clinics and chronic care plans for patients.
• Deliver culturally appropriate education on chronic disease prevention and self-management.
• Assist patients to set realistic health goals and participate in care plans.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers and other staff to provide culturally appropriate care.
• Engage in health promotion and community development activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Promote and book Health Checks and Medicare items per guidelines.
• Perform routine pathology tests, screenings and related duties if required.
• Undertake community outreach or home visits.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Cultural safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN registration AHPRA

Postgrad chronic disease

Job description

This is a full-time position based in Narooma, NSW.

The Chronic Care Specialist Nurse provides specialised nursing assessment, care coordination, clinical monitoring and ongoing management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients living with, or at risk of, chronic and complex health conditions.

The position aims to improve health outcomes, reduce preventable hospital admissions, support early intervention and strengthen continuity of care through a culturally safe, holistic and person-centred approach.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary clinical team, the Chronic Care Specialist Nurse supports patients to understand and manage their health conditions, achieve individual health goals and access appropriate primary, specialist and community-based services.

The role recognises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family, community, social and emotional wellbeing, self-determination and the impacts of social and historical determinants of health.

The position does not replace the role of the GP or other treating clinicians. It strengthens the delivery of coordinated proactive and continuous chronic disease care.

What you’ll be doing

Provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care within scope of practice.

Work with and support the Specialist clinics held within Katungul e.g. Endocrine Clinic and Cardiac Clinic to support patients with their Chronic Care plans.

Provide culturally appropriate education regarding chronic disease prevention, treatment and self-management.

Support patients to establish realistic, achievable health goals based on their individual needs and priorities and support patients to actively participate in their health care plans.

Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners and other clinical and community staff to provide culturally appropriate care.

Engage in health promotion and community development activities to support local health priorities.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record system.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and accreditation processes.

Actively promote and book Health Checks and TCA/GPCCMP’s consistent with set criteria as per clinical guidelines and Medicare billing items.

Perform routine pathology tests, screening and other duties such as ABI, foot checks, spirometry and ECGS etc. if required.

Undertake community outreach or home visits.

What we’re looking for

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.

Postgraduate qualifications or further education in chronic disease management, diabetes education, primary healthcare or a related specialty.

Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Aboriginal Medical Centre.

Demonstrated clinical experience in chronic disease management, primary healthcare, community nursing or a related clinical setting.

Demonstrated knowledge of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare models, preventive health programs and relevant Medicare-funded services.

Proven ability to provide advice, education and referrals as necessary.

Demonstrated understanding of the health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Proven ability to work independently within scope of practice and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage competing clinical priorities.

Willingness to participate in ongoing cultural safety training and self-reflection.

What we offer

Remuneration: $59.03/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.

NFP Salary Packaging: save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.

A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

A culturally responsive work environment. We support ongoing learning through training opportunities and professional development.

Additional paid leave during the Christmas/New Year office closure period.

Further information

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Sue Brownlowe, Clinical Services Manager, via email [e-mail] or 0494 661 715.