Diabetes Educator & Chronic Care Nurse

Eds Support Australia Pty Ltd; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd in Mareeba, QLD, is seeking a Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator to provide high-quality nursing care, diabetes education, and chronic disease management across regional and remote communities.

You will perform clinical assessments, care planning, wound care, and outreach health promotion, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to improve health outcomes and quality of life for participants.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Two years' post-registration nursing experience.
• Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) or working towards credentialling.
• Experience in primary health care, community nursing, aged care, disability services, or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and clinical reviews.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor and manage participants with chronic health conditions, including diabetes.
• Administer medications and perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Identify and respond to changes in participant health status.
• Provide wound care, health monitoring, and clinical support services.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with healthcare providers as required.
• Provide evidence-based diabetes education to individuals, families, carers, and support workers.
• Monitor participant progress and assist in achieving clinical goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Travel willingness

Education

Nursing degree

AHPRA registration

Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Job description

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd in Mareeba, QLD, is seeking a Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator to provide high-quality nursing care, diabetes education, and chronic disease management across regional and remote communities.

You will perform clinical assessments, care planning, wound care, and outreach health promotion, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to improve health outcomes and quality of life for participants.