Diabetes Educator & Community Outreach RN – FNQ

Health Workforce (Australia); Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Workforce is seeking a Registered Nurse / Diabetes Educator to deliver diabetes education and chronic disease management across Far North Queensland. The role focuses on improving health outcomes and self-management for participants in community settings.

The position requires AHPRA registration, a CDE or progression toward credentialling, and suitability for outreach work across remote communities. Travel, flexible hours, and weekend work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration required.
• Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) or working towards credentialling.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and WWCC required or ability to obtain.
• Australian Driver Licence required; willingness to travel.
• First Aid & CPR certification or ability to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetes education and chronic disease management.
• Provide participant and community support.
• Documentation and reporting of services and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance and quality of care.
• Travel to Far North Queensland and remote communities for outreach.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Cultural awareness

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Registered nurse (AHPRA)

Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) or pursuing credentialling

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Working with Children Check

Australian Driver Licence

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

Health Workforce is seeking a Registered Nurse / Diabetes Educator to deliver diabetes education and chronic disease management across Far North Queensland. The role focuses on improving health outcomes and self-management for participants in community settings.

The position requires AHPRA registration, a CDE or progression toward credentialling, and suitability for outreach work across remote communities. Travel, flexible hours, and weekend work may be involved.