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OverviewLocation: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly regionJob Title: Registered Nurse Diabetes EducatorClassification: MedicalSalary: $120,751 - $131,350 per annum, negotiable with skills & experience.Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/aProfessional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500p/aEmployment Type: Full TimeReports to: Clinical Services ManagerEmployment conditions: Per AHAC Enterprise AgreementExciting opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator, based in Tennant Creek.Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community. This is a rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day. You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions.About UsAnyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a multi-disciplinary organisation with approximately 120 employees across a diverse range of services, providing primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ''Closing the Gap'' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.Anyinginyi Health consists of five sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit, People & Capability, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.Anyinginyi Health''s mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.What We Offer YouSalary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.Subsidised accommodation for candidates outside of the Barkly regionUp to $5,000 relocation assistance and up to $5,000 repatriation assistance.6 weeks annual leave and personal/carer''s leave up to 10 days per yearUp to $1,500 study allowance after 1 year of serviceStudy leave can be negotiatedRemote retention allowance of $1,500 after 1 year of service and $3,000 after 2 years'' serviceAnnual remote travel allowance of $1,500 for personal travel after 1 year of serviceAnnual local Bi- Lingual allowance of up to $1,500Employee access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic with free PrescriptionsFree General Dentistry (Lab Work to be paid by employee)About The Tennant Creek RegionYear round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities Tennant Creek offers a remarkable lifestyle. It is 500km north of Alice Springs and hosts a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and more.About The RoleAnyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator to join their Parlpuru Ninji Kari Health Services Section, in Tennant Creek. This role is offered on a Full Time basis. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, through to the Health Services Section Executive Manager, the Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator requires strict confidentiality, initiative and innovation.This position necessitates strong relationships with clients, effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues within the Health Services Section and with other service providers, and an holistic philosophy to overall good health and wellbeing. The responsibilities aim to improve Aboriginal health in Tennant Creek and the surrounding region.More specifically, some of your duties will include (but are not limited to):Contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions through better access to coordinated and multidisciplinary care.Contribute to closing the gap in life expectancy by improved access to culturally appropriate mainstream primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to understand diabetes and how to manage it.Advise on the importance of following a care plan, including structured support for diabetes self-management and care plan compliance.Provide support in identifying signs that the client''s condition may require further assistance from a health professional.Maximise community and individual self-reliance, self-care and participation.Involve collaboration with other agencies to support an integrated referral and advocacy system.Involves documentation and procedural adherence, including Medicare billing.Administration and generalIdentify and maintain a register of all people within Anyinginyi''s service delivery area with diabetes.Maintain high quality of practice knowledge, skills and expertise through active participation in professional development including current registration with AHPRA, meeting continuing professional development standards, and meeting any other Mandatory Registration Standards.Provide advice to clients on diet, smoking, alcohol, other drugs and other lifestyle issues which relate to health and wellbeing.Provide capacity building education and information sessions to community.Involve traditional elders and leaders in promoting health and wellbeing within the community.Work within limits of confidentiality and privacy appropriate to this portfolio.Participate in staff training and development, site-based team meetings and other relevant activities.Travel to remote communities.ClinicalMaintain the Anyinginyi client registration in accordance with client information systems Communicare as well as Medicare Closing the Gap (CTG) e-PIP guidelines.Work closely with GPs and other health professionals to ensure services meet contemporary standards for high quality care and diabetes management, including telehealth.Provide high quality diabetes nursing care to individuals with diabetes, their families and support network.Provide high quality diabetes education to individuals with diabetes, their families and support network.Provide high quality healthy living education with diabetes, their families and support network.Be familiar with and competent in the use of standard basic medical equipment.Dispense pharmaceutical therapies, including vaccines and prescribed medications for common conditions.Assist in implementation of quality assurance and other evaluation programs to ensure a high quality of clinical care.All clinicians are expected to work as part of the team in a variety of clinical activities, including related duties as needed.Community CareWork closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners to improve engagement and access for clients to health services and necessary recalls.Participate in addressing social and emotional wellbeing issues of the community in relation to diabetes activities.Deliver health education and health promotion.Facilitate and participate in opportunistic and community screening activities.Visit remote communities as required and as negotiated.Management and TeamsAdvocate for rights and needs of individuals, families and communities on health-related issues.Demonstrate safe work practices.Provide informal training and education for AHPs, Doctors, RNs and other staff where relevant.ResearchAccurately record and collect data on community health.Contribute to clinical reports and research activities.About YouTo be considered for this position, you must be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration, with a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and/or relevant experience providing clinical care and education to individuals with diabetes. Experience working with an Aboriginal organisation or communities will be highly regarded but is not essential, provided you can demonstrate understanding of Aboriginal Primary Health Care issues and the social determinants of health in our communities. A thorough understanding of the primary health care system and issues relevant to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is required. You should be a confident communicator with the ability to conduct 1-on-1 and group sessions to educate clients and staff on best practice for diabetes health management, and be innovative in responding to changing health needs while incorporating local values and protocols.Please note: A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children card) are required prior to commencement. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.If you meet the above criteria and you''re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!APPLY NOW!!No recruitment agencies please #J-18808-Ljbffr