Part-Time Rural Diabetes Educator

West Wimmera Health Service; Nhill; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service is seeking a part-time Diabetes Educator (16 hours per fortnight) in Nhill to provide education to hospital inpatients, community clients and aged care residents.

The role requires RN/APD/AEP qualifications with Diabetes Educator credentials, or working towards credentialing, and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Qualified as a Registered Nurse, Accredited Practising Dietitian or Accredited Exercise Physiologist eligible for membership of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and credentialling.
• Diabetes Educators Certificate.
• Credentialled Diabetes Educator or working towards credentialed.
• Demonstrate Diabetes knowledge and skills.
• The ability to work independently but also as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Diabetes Education services to acute hospital inpatients, community clients and aged care residents.
• Effectively manage a Diabetes Education caseload across acute, aged care and community settings.
• Actively contribute as a team member to the operation of the Diabetes Education Department and attend regular team meetings.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies and partners for effective Diabetes Education delivery in the Wimmera.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Diabetes Educator Certificate

Credentialled Diabetes Educator

Tools

My Aged Care (MAC) portal

iCare

Uniti

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

West Wimmera Health Service is seeking a part-time Diabetes Educator (16 hours per fortnight) in Nhill to provide education to hospital inpatients, community clients and aged care residents.

The role requires RN/APD/AEP qualifications with Diabetes Educator credentials, or working towards credentialing, and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team in a rural setting.