Chronic Disease Management Nurse

The Hassett Group; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The University of Newcastle's Health Service is seeking a part-time Chronic Disease Management Nurse to join our campus health team. You will work with General Practitioners and the Senior Nurse to deliver immunisation, wound care, pathology collection and other general nursing services, aiming to achieve high-quality patient care.

This HEW 6 role is 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), with a temporary third day (Friday) through to June 2027, located at Callaghan Campus with occasional travel

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Experience delivering general nursing services and patient-centered care within scope of practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with GPs, senior nurse and admin teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general nursing services including immunisation and wound care.
• Support triage, assessment, care planning and diagnostic services.
• Administer recall/reminder systems and follow up results to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Immunisation

Wound care

Pathology collection

Medical procedures

Triage

Assessment

Care planning

Record management

Emergency response

Infection control

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Chronic Disease Management Nurse

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality clinical care and making a positive difference to people's health and wellbeing?

The University of Newcastle's Health Service provides important healthcare support to our university community, helping students and staff access timely, professional and compassionate care. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering these services, working alongside General Practitioners and the Senior Nurse and the administrative team to coordinate and deliver high-quality services, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient care and positive health outcomes.

This is an opportunity to apply your nursing expertise in a varied clinical environment where no two days are necessarily the same. From delivering routine nursing care and preventative health services to supporting medical procedures and responding to emergencies, you will contribute to a welcoming, responsive and patient-focused service.

What you’ll do

• Deliver a range of general nursing services, including immunisation, wound management, pathology specimen collection and assistance with medical procedures.
• Support patient triage, assessment, care planning, diagnostic services, patient advocacy and accurate clinical record management.
• Administer patient recall and reminder systems, follow up clinically significant results and support continuity of care.
• Contribute to preventative health, screening, patient education and health promotion initiatives.
• Respond to medical emergencies on campus in collaboration with Security Services and provide first aid at key University events when required.
• Maintain clinical equipment, instruments and supplies, ensuring appropriate sterilisation, infection control, cold chain management and safe disposal of medical waste.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, accreditation requirements and University policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through effective communication, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing skills and the ability to provide safe, evidence-based care within your scope of practice.
• Experience in patient assessment, triage, immunisation, wound management and other general nursing procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds and provide respectful, confidential and compassionate care.
• Well-developed organisational skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy health service.
• A strong understanding of infection prevention and control, clinical governance, patient safety and relevant professional and legislative requirements.
• A collaborative approach, a commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to contribute positively to team and service outcomes.

This permanent, continuing role is part-time, working 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), with a temporary third day (Friday) through to June 2027. This role is at a HEW 6 and is located at Callaghan Campus with occasional travel to other campuses.

What we offer

• A remuneration of HEW 6 ($97,217 - $ p.a.) + superannuation commensurate with skills and experience
• Excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the assessment and interview process to support all applicants to participate fully.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Closing date: Monday, 23 November 2026, 11.59pm AEDST