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Podiatrist, Diabetes & Endocrinology - Cairns North
Cairns
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You are invited to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology team as a Podiatrist within Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence‑based clinical podiatry services, supporting high‑quality care for patients and stakeholders across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH681846 |
| Closing date | 26-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Danielle Charles |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4659 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Diabetes Centre is the major specialist referral and resource centre in Far North Queensland and provides diabetes services to the Torres Cape, and Cairns and Hinterland Health Service areas. The team provides in reach services to the Cairns Hospital, outreach and telehealth services to the Cairns Hinterland Hospital Health Service (CHHHS) and telehealth services to the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS).
The Diabetes Centre applies a multidisciplinary team approach to care in a collaborative practice model. The team includes medical specialists, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse consultant, diabetes nurse educators, research nurse, enrolled nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, social worker, psychologists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, and administration staff.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Demonstrate competent knowledge and skill in the provision of podiatry services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, existing evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and patient records in line with Departmental, Unit and Health Service procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of accurate and timely information systems (statistics collection, quality data).
- Participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient care, including the development of clinical practices, procedures, and protocols within the work environment.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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