Practice Nurse | Chronic Condition Management | Ballarat

For Health Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Wellbeing support program

Healthcare benefits

Fitness discounts

Job summary

ForHealth Ballarat is seeking a Practice Nurse (RN or EN) to join our Ballarat medical centre, delivering chronic condition management and preventative healthcare in partnership with GPs and the wider care team.

You will conduct care planning, health assessments, education and ongoing coaching to support patients with chronic conditions, with a focus on building trusted, ongoing relationships in the community.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience in general practice, primary healthcare or similar clinical environment.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management or interest in preventative healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in setting SMART goals and action plans for chronic conditions.
• Provide ongoing nurse monitoring, education and health coaching.
• Coordinate care between GPs, specialists and allied health providers.

Skills

AHPRA RN/EN

General practice nursing

Chronic disease management

Patient engagement

Communication skills

Education

Nursing qualification

AHPRA registration

Tools

ECG equipment

Spirometry

Urinalysis kits

Job description

Practice Nurse | Chronic Condition Management | Ballarat

At ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With more than 110 medical centres and a network of 1,500 independent health practitioners, we support over nine million patient consultations each year.

The Company

At ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With more than 110 medical centres and a network of 1,500 independent health practitioners, we support over nine million patient consultations each year.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a CDM Nurse (RN or EEN) to join our Ballarat medical centre.

Working closely with GPs and the wider healthcare team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality chronic disease management and preventative healthcare services. You will support patients living with chronic conditions through care planning, health assessments, education and ongoing health coaching, helping them achieve better long-term health outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building meaningful patient relationships, working autonomously and making a genuine impact within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients in setting SMART goals and developing action plans to manage chronic health conditions.
• Provide ongoing nurse monitoring, education and health coaching.
• Coordinate care between GPs, specialists and allied health providers to deliver holistic patient care.
• Perform clinical services including ECGs, Spirometry, ABI testing and Urinalysis.
• Identify eligible patients for chronic disease management programs and preventative healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and Medicare compliance.
• Build strong relationships with GPs and practice staff to promote preventative healthcare and increase patient engagement.
• Support and educate nursing and administrative teams on chronic disease management processes.

Why Join Us?

• Better work-life balance: No nights, shift work or weekends.
• Work at the top of your scope: Utilise and expand your chronic disease management and preventative health skills.
• Employee sign-on bonus: Receive an attractive bonus when you join our team.
• Modern working environment: Contemporary facilities and supportive clinical teams.
• Competitive remuneration: Above-award rates commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Healthcare benefits: Access health and dental discounts for you and your family.
• Everyday savings: Enjoy a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Fitness Passport: Access discounted gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Wellbeing support: Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development: Ongoing training, mentoring and internal career progression opportunities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
• Previous nursing experience within general practice, primary healthcare or a similar clinical environment.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management or a strong interest in preventative healthcare.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive, patient-centred approach to care.
• Knowledge of Medicare-funded health assessments, care planning and chronic disease management processes is highly regarded.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.
• The ability to provide evidence of vaccination history and immunity records.