Diabetes Nurse in Primary Care

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic health conditions.

Conduct thorough assessments of patients with diabetes, including monitoring blood glucose levels, HbA1c, and other relevant health indicators.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients with diabetes.

Offer education and support to patients and their families about diabetes management, including diet, exercise, medication, and lifestyle modifications.

Perform routine health checks and manage any complications related to diabetes.

Clinical Duties:
Review diabetic patients and optimise their care plans. Insulin initiation and titration would be desired though not essential. Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.

Participate in chronic disease management clinics and group education sessions.

Patient

Education:

Provide personalised education and counselling to patients on diabetes self-management.

Develop and distribute educational materials and resources to enhance patient understanding and compliance.

Conduct group education sessions and support groups for patients with diabetes.

Quality Improvement:
Participate in practice audits, quality improvement initiatives, and research projects related to diabetes care.

Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in diabetes management and integrate evidence‑based practices into patient care.

Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all patient interactions and treatments.

Professional Development:
Engage in continuous professional development and training related to diabetes care.

Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and seminars to enhance knowledge and skills.

Mentor and support other nursing staff and students within the practice.