Practice Nurse | Chronic Condition Management | Rockhampton

For Health Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

EAP

Professional development

Dental discount

Career progression

Job summary

ForHealth Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) to join our Chronic Disease Management team in Rockhampton. In this role you will work with GPs and allied health professionals to support patients with chronic conditions through education, care coordination, and ongoing support.

You will conduct clinical services such as health coaching, care planning, and health assessments, with a focus on preventative care and improving long-term health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) is required.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management, Care Plans and Health Assessments is highly regarded.
• Prior experience in General Practice or Primary Healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to manage chronic conditions and achieve positive health outcomes
• Provide health coaching and promote positive behaviour change initiatives
• Coordinate care with GPs, specialists, allied health providers and community services
• Conduct and coordinate clinical services including ECGs, Spirometry, ABI testing and DMMRs where appropriate
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure Medicare compliance requirements are met
• Proactively identify eligible patients for chronic disease management and preventative health services
• Build strong relationships with patients and provide ongoing education and support

Skills

Chronic disease management

Care coordination

Health coaching

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) / Enrolled Nurse (EN) - AHPRA registration

Job description

Practice Nurse | Chronic Condition Management | Rockhampton

ForHealth is one of Australia's leading primary healthcare providers, operating more than 100 medical centres nationwide. We are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare that makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking passionate Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses to join our growing team as a Chronic Disease Management Health & Wellbeing Nurse.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in preventative healthcare and chronic disease management, working closely with GPs, allied health professionals, and patients to improve long-term health outcomes through education, care coordination, and ongoing support.

Whether you're looking for a full-time or part‑time opportunity, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment that values patient care, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

About ForHealth

ForHealth is one of Australia's leading primary healthcare providers, operating more than 100 medical centres nationwide. We are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare that makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking passionate Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses to join our growing team as a Chronic Disease Management Health & Wellbeing Nurse.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in preventative healthcare and chronic disease management, working closely with GPs, allied health professionals, and patients to improve long‑term health outcomes through education, care coordination, and ongoing support.

Whether you're looking for a full‑time or part‑time opportunity, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment that values patient care, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Support patients to manage chronic conditions and achieve positive health outcomes
• Provide health coaching and promote positive behaviour change initiatives
• Coordinate care with GPs, specialists, allied health providers and community services
• Conduct and coordinate clinical services including ECGs, Spirometry, ABI testing and DMMRs where appropriate
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure Medicare compliance requirements are met
• Proactively identify eligible patients for chronic disease management and preventative health services
• Build strong relationships with patients and provide ongoing education and support

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN)
• Previous experience in Chronic Disease Management, Care Plans and Health Assessments (highly regarded)
• Prior experience in General Practice or Primary Healthcare (preferred)
• Strong understanding of preventative health, health promotion and chronic disease management principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• The ability to motivate and engage patients in improving their health outcomes
• A proactive, patient‑focused approach to care

Why Join ForHealth?

• Full‑time and Part‑time opportunities available
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a national healthcare organisation
• 20% discount on ForHealth Dental treatments for you and your family
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Private health insurance discounts
• Employee benefits through Flare, including retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health and wellbeing

ForHealth Group is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.