RN or APD & Credentialled Diabetes Educator

We have both full-time and part-time opportunities for a Registered Nurse/CDE and/or an Accredited Practising Dietitian/CDE to join our incredible Health Services team in Milton, Brisbane.

• enjoy a flexible work arrangement in the comfort of your home AND meet your team in the office?
• work for a National not-for-profit and values driven organisation?
• receive tax benefits from accommodation and entertainment perks on top of your base + Super?
• be a part of a team culture that encourages/supports and celebrates our achievements?
• have the opportunity to travel fly-in-fly-out supporting health services interstate?

If you replied with 'YES' to the above questions - 'APPLY' today.

• Provide high quality evidence-based information and education to people living with diabetes through clinical appointments, telehealth and group education.
• Integrate diabetes self-management education with clinical care tailored to the individuals' health care needs and circumstances as per the ADEA guidelines and standards of diabetes education.
• Coordinate client care as part of a multidisciplinary team with GP's, allied health professionals, general practice staff and local primary health care services.
• Work with general practices on continuous quality improvement, monitoring and evaluation activities and promoting best practice diabetes care.
• Provide health professional education through opportunistic and formal education sessions.
• Deliver diabetes education programs and health promotion activities across Qld as required.
• Provide expertise and advice regarding Diabetes Australia resources and publications, including the ongoing review of factsheets, web content and newsletter articles developed to increase awareness of diabetes and support people in their understanding and management of diabetes.
• Proactively search out, utilise and engage with health networks both health professional and consumer, linking them to Diabetes Australia.
• Identify opportunities and strategies to improve health and support networks within the community.

• Postgraduate tertiary qualification in nursing or dietetics and diabetes education. Registered/accredited with Ahpra/Dietitians Australia. Completed credentialling and full member of the ADEA.
• Experience as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator in clinical practice. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skill and expertise in diabetes self-management education, to evaluate and review delivery of education tailoring to the individual needs of the person living with diabetes.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team under supervision of a Manager, to collaborate and advocate for the person living with diabetes.
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including reporting, public speaking and presentations.
• A QLD driving licence

• After hours work will be required as we deliver evening and weekend programs.
• Significant travel will be required in this position including fly-in-fly-out clinics every 4-5 weeks (1 week away) plus additional travel to deliver group education programs across Qld. Metro program delivery covers Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
• Desirable - Experience working in a rural or remote setting and/or experience working in general practice.
• Desirable - own car available for use for work purposes (km reimbursement available).
• Please be advised any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Records Check.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment partner Joy Owen-Jones at **********@diabetesaustralia.com.au.

We will review applications on receipt - Closing date of applications: 26 April 2024

Diabetes Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our collective experience, fosters innovation and promotes a welcoming environment for everyone.

We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience for this role.

Thank you