Diabetes Educator

IWC has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Credentialled Diabetes Educator to join our Allied Health Services team and support improved diabetes outcomes for our community.

ABOUT IWC:

IWC is an Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organisation that delivers services without discrimination to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett.

FIRST NATIONS PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEIR MOB IN THEIR RESUME OR COVER LETTER

ABOUT THE POSITION:

IWC is seeking a qualified Credentialled Diabetes Educator to deliver culturally safe, evidence-based diabetes education and clinical support to individuals, families and community members.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will empower clients to manage their diabetes, improve their health outcomes and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. You will provide individual and group education, support care coordination, contribute to community health promotion and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by combining your clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to culturally safe healthcare and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

DUTIES:

• Deliver individual and group diabetes self-management education tailored to clients’ clinical, cultural and individual needs.
• Assess clients’ clinical, psychosocial and health literacy needs to develop achievable diabetes management goals.
• Provide education on blood glucose monitoring, medication adherence, insulin management within scope, injection techniques, hypo/hyperglycaemia management and foot care.
• Apply culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to all client interactions.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, General Practitioners, Podiatrists, Dietitians and external specialists to coordinate holistic care.
• Support the implementation and review of GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.
• Monitor and follow up clients requiring essential diabetes screenings, including HbA1c, microalbumin, foot checks and retinal screening.
• Develop and participate in community health promotion activities, education sessions and diabetes prevention initiatives.
• Contribute to Closing the Gap initiatives, community health events and Item 715 Health Assessment follow-ups.
• Provide clinical education and support to Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and relevant clinic staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
• Use health data to monitor client outcomes and contribute to National Key Performance Indicator (nKPI) reporting.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the management of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, as well as pre-diabetes.
• Strong understanding of diabetes self-management education and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and develop positive relationships with clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload, prioritise competing demands and work autonomously.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and the social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Current registration as an Accredited Practising Dietitian with the relevant professional registration body.
• Current credentialled status with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE).
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD) – no card, no start.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Australian Federal Police Check (AFP) or ability to obtain.

SALARY PACKAGE:

Your Salary Package is made up of the following:

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding approximately $2,000 to your take-home pay (available after completion of probation).
• Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,650 per annum (available after completion of probation).
• 9-Day Fortnight (for full-time staff).
• Superannuation valued at 12%.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.

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