Position Highlights
- Community Outreach Program
- Deliver diabetes education to community clinics across Far North Queensland
- Work with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and primary healthcare services
- Annual salary of $85,000 to $95,000
Employment Type
- Contract (16 October 2026 to 15 October 2027)
- Full-Time (38 hours per week)
Practice Information
EDS Support Australia delivers a Community Outreach Program across Far North Queensland through an agreement with CheckUp Australia.
Position Description
The Registered Nurse / Diabetes Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical nursing care, diabetes education, health promotion, chronic disease management and participant support services across aged care, disability, community and outreach settings.
The role focuses on improving health outcomes, self-management capacity and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes and other chronic health conditions. The position involves providing evidence-based education, clinical assessments, care coordination and person-centred support to participants, families, carers and support workers.
The Registered Nurse / Diabetes Educator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, community organisations and government stakeholders to ensure safe, effective and culturally appropriate healthcare delivery across regional and remote communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical Nursing Practics
- Diabetes Education and Chronic Disease Management
- Participant and Community Support
- Documentation and Reporting
- Compliance and Quality
Training and supervision arrangements are provided by the organisation. Working conditions may involve:
- Community visits and outreach service delivery
- Travel throughout Far North Queensland and remote communities
- Flexible working hours, including occasional weekends
- Independent service delivery in regional and remote locations
- Clinical assessments, participant support and health education activities
Position Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) or working towards credentialling, or demonstrated experience in diabetes education and chronic disease management
- Minimum two years’ post-registration nursing experience
- Experience in primary healthcare, community nursing, aged care, disability services, chronic disease management or related settings
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment
- Current Australian Driver Licence or International Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment
- Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout regional and remote communities
Desirable skills and experience include:
- Experience working within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Experience delivering outreach and community-based healthcare services
- Knowledge of diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin management
- Understanding of NDIS, aged care and community health systems
- Experience supporting participants with complex health needs and multiple comorbidities
- Multicultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
Key competencies include:
- Clinical competence and professional accountability
- Strong health education and coaching skills
- Compassion, empathy and participant-focused care
- Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
- Time management and organisational skills
- Cultural awareness and adaptability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Required professional association membership:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), working towards credentialling, or demonstrated experience in diabetes education and chronic disease management
- Australian Diabetes Educators Association membership or credentialling, where applicable
After Hours Requirements
The role may involve flexible working hours, including occasional weekends.
About Far North Queensland
The role involves community visits and outreach service delivery throughout Far North Queensland and remote communities.
Services are delivered through community clinics in Yarrabah, Atherton, Mareeba, Kuranda and Ravenshoe.
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Registered Nurse | Diabetes Educator | Community Outreach | Far North Queensland (10004305) employer: Health Workforce
Join a leading multidisciplinary allied health provider in Roma, QLD, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration. With competitive salaries, relocation assistance, and opportunities for mentoring and service development, this role offers a rewarding career path in a vibrant community known for its relaxed lifestyle and access to diverse clinical experiences. Experience the benefits of working in a team-oriented environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of clients across rural and regional Queensland.
