Chronic Disease Nurse

Chronic Disease Nurses supports clients, their families and carers with increasing health literacy to empower clients to proactively plan and manage their chronic disease condition. The Chronic Disease Nurse works with clients and their Health Care Team to manage the chronic disease condition and improve quality of life. Chronic disease may include diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.

The service has a focus on culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander clients.