Diabetes Educator

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service; Bairnsdale; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Salary packaging

BRHS annual scholarship

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is seeking a Diabetes Educator to join our Community Nursing Team in East Gippsland, Victoria. You will empower clients to manage diabetes and improve health outcomes in a supportive, community-focused environment.

This ongoing part-time position offers flexible hours (32 hours per fortnight) and opportunities for outreach across the region, with a strong emphasis on person-centred care and collaboration with GPs and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current AHPRA registration.
• Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management, and Credentialled Diabetes Educator status (or working towards accreditation).
• Advanced knowledge of diabetes management with ability to educate individuals and groups.
• Understanding of community and cultural health challenges.
• Excellent communication with low health literacy clients and diverse professionals.

Responsibilities

• Place people with diabetes at the centre of their care with individual health assessments, monitoring and education on diabetes management.
• Collaborate with community General Practitioners and allied health care providers; participate in outreach services as required.

Skills

RN or AHP

Diabetes education

Education delivery

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education

Credentialled Diabetes Educator status (or in progress)

Job description

Are you a passionate and compassionate professional with a special interest in diabetes education?

An exciting opportunity is now available at BRHS, the largest employer and healthcare provider in East Gippsland, to join our Community Nursing Team as a Diabetes Educator. This rewarding role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by empowering clients to better manage their diabetes and improve their overall health outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive, friendly environment where close connections with our valued community are at the heart of what we do.

Contract: Ongoing Part Time | 32 hours per fortnight

The Position:

In this role at BRHS you will place the person with diabetes at the centre of their care, performing individual health assessments, monitoring and education on a variety of issues pertaining to diabetes management. Your care will support and empower people to become informed of issues affecting their health, enabling them to accept and share responsibility in recognising their own health needs and make choices that are relevant/appropriate to their life situation. You will work in partnership with community General Practitioners and allied health care providers. The role requires flexibility to provide outreach services as required.

Skills & Experience:

• A Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management, along with Credentialled Diabetes Educator status (or currently working towards accreditation).
• Advanced knowledge of diabetes management with the ability to deliver effective client education to individuals and groups.
• An understanding of community and cultural health challenges.
• Excellent communication, including with low health literacy clients and diverse professionals.

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy flexibility with negotiable hours and a weekday schedule to suit your lifestyle
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred care
• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging
• Access to BRHS annual scholarshipopportunities to pursue further graduate studies
• Benefit from a diverse range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Applications close: Wednesday 25th November

All appointments are subject to the below requirements. Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer,delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria,enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS.

At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children. Read our full values and commitments here .