Diabetes Nurse Educator (12‑Month FTC)

Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a highly motivated Diabetes Nurse Educator for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role delivers diabetes education across inpatient and outpatient settings, acting as a clinical resource for patients and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Required are AHPRA-registered RN status, a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education, and credentialing as a CDE or progress toward ADE credentialing.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a practising nurse.
• Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education held or in progress.
• Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) or pursuing ADE A credentialing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Diabetes education

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education

CDE/ADEA credentialing (in progress)

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a highly motivated Diabetes Nurse Educator for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role delivers diabetes education across inpatient and outpatient settings, acting as a clinical resource for patients and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Required are AHPRA-registered RN status, a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education, and credentialing as a CDE or progress toward ADE credentialing.