Virtual Diabetes Educator - Remote Telehealth Expert

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Broken Hill; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service is seeking a Virtual Diabetes Educator to join the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program, delivering evidence-based education and chronic disease management via telehealth to Far West NSW communities.

The role works with a multidisciplinary team to empower clients, develop personalised care plans, and support glucose monitoring and diabetes technologies, within your scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a health profession recognised for diabetes education.
• Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Education and Management or equivalent.
• Current Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) status or progression towards credentialling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual diabetes education and self-management support via telehealth.
• Conduct comprehensive diabetes assessments and care reviews.
• Support clients with blood glucose monitoring, diabetes technologies and medication management within your scope of practice.
• Develop and monitor personalised care plans in collaboration with clients, families and healthcare providers.
• Facilitate virtual education sessions, workshops and group programs.
• Work closely with GPs, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and allied health professionals.

Skills

Diabetes education

Telehealth delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Virtual care engagement

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Education and Management

Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Professional registration in relevant discipline

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service is seeking a Virtual Diabetes Educator to join the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program, delivering evidence-based education and chronic disease management via telehealth to Far West NSW communities.

The role works with a multidisciplinary team to empower clients, develop personalised care plans, and support glucose monitoring and diabetes technologies, within your scope of practice.