Diabetes Educator/Dietician
Diabetes Educator/Dietician
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$ 67 - 67
1 Vacancy
Job Description
The Diabetes Educator is responsible for the delivery management and coordination of quality patient care
and service delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities
Providing diabetes education and dietary advice to patients
Contributing to multi-disciplinary case conferencing and management plans
Proactively recruit patients facilitate GP referral and coordinate patient care
Undertaking all tasks within scope of practice and/or as directed
Achieve optimal MBS billing for all eligible services
Plan and delivery of quality diabetes care in consultation with the patient and the multidisciplinary
health care team
Work collaboratively with the TAIHS allied health and primary care team
Manage register of patients with diabetes or at risk of diabetes
Measure and report on diabetes clinical indicators including HbA1c smoking status BMI renal
function chronic condition plan and health assessment attendance
Ensuring patient records are current and maintained in a confidential manner
Ensure patient clinical interventions are carried out in an effective manner
Manage procurement and supply of glucometers and continuous glucose monitoring equipment
Conduct opportunistic screening and follow-up of patients
Ensure patient allergy list is kept up to date
Maintain consulting rooms assigned ensuring materials are fully stocked and tidied after each
consult
Report any functional problems with clinic equipment in accordance with process
Comply with TAIHS Primary Health Care Procedures Manual in the delivery of care and services
Conduct full handover of patients to other health practitioners
Ensure infection control standards are in place in accordance with regulatory standards
Ensures progress notes reports and records are completed in the required format
Accurately document in client files any treatment and medication information
Maintain recall and follow up of patients as per General Practitioner/s requests
Instruct client/care givers on quality use of medications
Instruct client/care givers on how to obtain new medication supplies when required
Pursues own professional development to fulfill registration requirements and actively engages
with company instigated training
Contribute to continuous quality improvement activities to achieve better outcomes for patients
with or at risk of diabetes
Required Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualification in dietetics or AHPRA registered Indigenous health practitioner or registered
nurse or accredited practicing dietician
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and recent experience working as a diabetes educator
Knowledge and experience with treatment and management of health issues relating to Aboriginal
Torres Strait Islander patients
Ability to communicate effectively with staff patients relatives and a broad range of health
professionals
Evidenced experience working well with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander patients
Required Licenses and Checks
Ability to pass a National Police Check no Serious/Criminal/Court Records
Current AHPRA registration
Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
First Aid and CPR
Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to
commencement of employment
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
For more information please read the full position description available on the TAIHS career page: hit the apply now button and follow the steps. Or submit your interest by sending a cover letter and resume detailing how your capabilities qualification and experience align to the requirements of the role to:
Job closing Monday 15th September at 5pm AEST
Employment Type
Part-Time
