Diabetes Educator

Indigenous Wellbeing Centre; Sharon; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Meals and entertainment package

9-Day Fortnight

Superannuation 12% (SG)

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Résumé du poste

Indigenous Wellbeing Centre (IWC) in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett region is seeking a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. You will deliver culturally safe, evidence-based diabetes education and clinical support to individuals, families and community members within a multidisciplinary team.

You will empower clients to manage diabetes, improve health outcomes and reduce complications, while supporting care coordination and community health promotion with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Qualifications

• Current APD registration in Australia.
• Credentialled Diabetes Educator with ADEA (CDE).
• Blue Card (WWCC) in Queensland.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• AFP Check or ability to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Deliver individual and group diabetes education tailored to clients’ clinical, cultural and individual needs.
• Assess clients’ clinical, psychosocial and health literacy needs to set achievable goals.
• Provide education on glucose monitoring, insulin, foot care and related topics.
• Apply culturally safe, trauma-informed approaches to client interactions.
• Collaborate with health professionals to coordinate holistic care.
• Support GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.
• Monitor essential diabetes screenings and follow-up.
• Develop community health promotion activities and initiatives.
• Contribute to Closing the Gap health initiatives and events.
• Provide clinical education to Aboriginal Health Workers and staff.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and data quality.
• Use health data to monitor outcomes and KPI reporting.

Connaissances

Diabetes education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Culturally safe communication

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Formation

APD registration

CDE ADEA

Description du poste

IWC has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Credentialled Diabetes Educator to join our Allied Health Services team and support improved diabetes outcomes for our community.

ABOUT IWC:

IWC is an Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organisation that delivers services without discrimination to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett.

FIRST NATIONS PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEIR MOB IN THEIR RESUME OR COVER LETTER

ABOUT THE POSITION:

IWC is seeking a qualified Credentialled Diabetes Educator to deliver culturally safe, evidence-based diabetes education and clinical support to individuals, families and community members.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will empower clients to manage their diabetes, improve their health outcomes and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. You will provide individual and group education, support care coordination, contribute to community health promotion and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by combining your clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to culturally safe healthcare and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

DUTIES:

• Deliver individual and group diabetes self-management education tailored to clients’ clinical, cultural and individual needs.
• Assess clients’ clinical, psychosocial and health literacy needs to develop achievable diabetes management goals.
• Provide education on blood glucose monitoring, medication adherence, insulin management within scope, injection techniques, hypo/hyperglycaemia management and foot care.
• Apply culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to all client interactions.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, General Practitioners, Podiatrists, Dietitians and external specialists to coordinate holistic care.
• Support the implementation and review of GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.
• Monitor and follow up clients requiring essential diabetes screenings, including HbA1c, microalbumin, foot checks and retinal screening.
• Develop and participate in community health promotion activities, education sessions and diabetes prevention initiatives.
• Contribute to Closing the Gap initiatives, community health events and Item 715 Health Assessment follow-ups.
• Provide clinical education and support to Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and relevant clinic staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
• Use health data to monitor client outcomes and contribute to National Key Performance Indicator (nKPI) reporting.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the management of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, as well as pre-diabetes.
• Strong understanding of diabetes self-management education and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and develop positive relationships with clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload, prioritise competing demands and work autonomously.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and the social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Current registration as an Accredited Practising Dietitian with the relevant professional registration body.
• Current credentialled status with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE).
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD) – no card, no start.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Australian Federal Police Check (AFP) or ability to obtain.

SALARY PACKAGE:

Your Salary Package is made up of the following:

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding approximately $2,000 to your take-home pay (available after completion of probation).
• Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,650 per annum (available after completion of probation).
• 9-Day Fortnight (for full-time staff).
• Superannuation valued at 12%.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.