Position description
Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Limited (Bullinah) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service situated in Ballina, with outreach services to the Cabbage Tree Island community and surrounding regions. Bullinah provides a full range of clinical support services and early intervention to the Community Members.
PURPOSE OF HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM
The Diabetes Educator will provide clinics to educate and assist patients, their families and carers to gain knowledge, skills, motivation and confidence to manage their condition.
DUTIES
1. Provide patient consultations and education to enhance the management and care of diabetes patients and reduce their risk of further chronic disease development and subsequent hospital admissions.
2. Integrating clinical care, self-management, education, skills training and disease specific information to motivate patients to: understand diabetes and make informed lifestyle and treatment choices; incorporate physical activity into daily life; use their medicines effectively and safely; and monitor and interpret their blood glucose patterns.
3. Improve health outcomes for Bullinah clients with Diabetes.
4. Contribute to the increase of diabetes cycles of care and other key performance indicators relating to diabetes management.
5. Establish a rapport between Diabetes educator and community members.
6. Evaluate the program and make necessary changes in conjunction with the Clinical Services Manager
7. Liaise with General Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Workers, Physician General, Dietitian and other clinical and allied health staff.
8. Report to and update Management on a regular basis.
9. Provide necessary reporting to fulfil Rural Doctors funding agreement.
Please note that the duties outlined in this position description are not exhaustive, and only an indication of the work of the role. Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service can direct you to carry out duties which it considers are within your level of skill, competence and training.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
1. Credentialed Diabetes Educator status.
2. Bachelor or Nursing or equivalent.
3. Medicare provider number or ability to gain.
4. Theoretical and clinical knowledge on all aspects of diabetes and it’s management.
5. Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
6. Competency with computer programs and Patient record systems.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including group education and presentation skills.
8. Ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team whilst also working autonomously.
11. Current Drivers Licence.
DESIRABLE
1. Aboriginality
The position is for 2 days per week.
Contact:
0414291626
[email protected]