Clinical Nurse Consultant - Diabetes

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health is seeking a highly motivated Diabetes Nurse Educator for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role focuses on delivering high-quality diabetes education to inpatients and outpatients, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient care.

Requirements include current AHPRA registration as a Nurse, with a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education (CDE) or working towards ADE A credentialing, and evidence of police/work

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA current practising certificate.
• Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) with ADEA OR working towards ADEA credentialing.
• Evidence of Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of influenza vaccination and other vaccinations as per public health orders.

Aufgaben

• Provide individualised diabetes self-management education across inpatient wards and outpatient programs.
• Serve as an expert clinical resource for patients and staff across Werribee Mercy Hospital.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive and flexible service.

Kenntnisse

Nursing

Diabetes education

Ausbildung

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education

ADEA credentialing (or working towards)

Jobbeschreibung

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Employment Terms

Employment Type: Fixed term/Maternity cover from 28/12/2026 - 27/12/2027

Hours: 0.8 EFT

Salary: Diabetes Education grade 4 A/B depending on experience

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Contact

Contact: Barbara White Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator-Manager: [e-mail]

About the opportunity

Werribee Mercy Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our team for a 12 months fixed term maternity leave cover position December 2026-December 2027. As a key member of our diverse team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient diabetes education.

• Provide individualised diabetes self-management education to patients across our inpatient wards and outpatient programs.
• Be an expert clinical resource for patients and staff across Werribee Mercy Hospital.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide highly responsive and flexible service to patients and careers.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), holding a current practicing certificate with current AHPRA registration
• Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) OR working towards ADEA credentialing

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

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We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Corporate Diversity & Inclusion

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services.

If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.