Nurse Coordinator (RN)

Dispensed Global; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Dispensed Global is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a Part-Time Veteran Care Nurse Coordinator position in Adelaide. This unique hybrid role combines clinical care coordination, telehealth patient screenings, and in-clinic consultations, focusing on supporting veterans and their healthcare needs.

The successful candidate will coordinate care, conduct assessments, and build therapeutic relationships with patients. A strong background in nursing, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role offers both remote and in-clinic work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 2 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in care coordination and telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing care for veterans and patients.
• Conduct telehealth pre-screening consultations.
• Manage patient files and clinical information.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient engagement

Documentation skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Minimum 2 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience

Tools

Clinical software systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

About VeteranCann

VeteranCann is a patient-focused healthcare platform that supports current and former service members through trusted, compliant and personalised healthcare pathways across Australia.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and highly organised Registered Nurse to join our team as a Part-Time Veteran Care Nurse Coordinator. This unique hybrid role combines clinical care coordination, telehealth patient screening, and in-clinic nursing consultations, with a strong focus on supporting veterans and their ongoing healthcare needs.

Working closely with GPs and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring continuity of care across a multidisciplinary environment. This part‑time position offers a combination of remote and in-clinic work, providing flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families.

What You'll Own

• Coordinate and manage ongoing care for veterans and other patients, ensuring continuity of care and regular wellbeing follow-ups.
• Conduct telehealth pre-screening consultations, patient intake assessments, and comprehensive medical history reviews.
• Prepare patient files and clinical information for GP review and assessment.
• Identify clinical risks, contraindications, medication interactions, and escalation requirements.
• Conduct face-to-face nursing consultations and intake assessments for new clinic patients.
• Support chronic disease management, preventative health initiatives, and veteran health reviews.
• Monitor patient progress and escalate clinical concerns where appropriate.
• Liaise with GPs, specialists, allied health providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and community support services.
• Assist with hospital admission and discharge coordination when required.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families, providing advocacy and ongoing support.
• Identify psychosocial, mental health, and support service needs, facilitating appropriate referrals and care pathways.
• Educate patients on treatment pathways, care plans, and available support services.
• Assist with patient recalls, follow-up scheduling, and continuity of care initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with AHPRA, Medicare, DVA, privacy, and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and ongoing professional development activities.

What You'll Need

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 2 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in care coordination, chronic disease management, primary care, telehealth, or community nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient engagement, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse patient groups.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience using clinical software systems and telehealth platforms.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• A patient-centred approach and genuine passion for improving health outcomes.

Highly Regarded

• Experience working with veterans or veteran-focused healthcare services.
• Care coordination experience within primary care settings.
• Mental health, chronic pain management, or complex medication management experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare and DVA processes.
• Rural, regional, or outreach nursing experience.
• Current Driver's Licence.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work Model
• A competitive salary and awesome benefits package
• A supportive and positive work environment
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• Opportunity to transform lives through alternative medicine