Diabetes Nurse Educator (DNE2)

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Social activities

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne is seeking a Diabetes Nurse Educator to deliver client education and lead group programs. You will work within Allied Health and Education Services, primarily at the Prahran site, with some travel to other Melbourne locations and national trainings.

The role requires credentials as a Diabetes Nurse Educator, Division 1 RN with AHPRA, and a postgraduate Diabetes Education certificate.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator with diabetes education experience.
• Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and postgraduate diabetes credential.
• Experience with insulin pumps and CGM preferred; capable of online delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group diabetes education sessions and programs.
• Present at health professional trainings and build client self‑management skills.
• Maintain accurate records and support quality improvement activities.
• Supervise students and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Diabetes education

Group education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator

Division 1 RN (AHPRA)

Postgraduate certificate in Diabetes Education

Tools

Insulin pump therapy

CGM technology

Online education platforms

Job description

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute – Melbourne VIC

1x 3 days per week (paternity cover commencing January 2027).

As a Diabetes Nurse Educator, you will be responsible for conducting client individual and group education services and presenting at relevant health professional training programs. You will become a valued member of the innovative Allied Health and Education Services team at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The position holder will be primarily based within clinical services at the Prahran site, however travel may be required within the Melbourne Metropolitan area to provide consultations and within Australia to attend health professional training and conferences.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group clinical sessions and programs as rostered by the Manager, Allied Health in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and lesson plans
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with clients and the ability to develop and maintain rapport including individual consultations and group education sessions
• Provide client-centred education empowering clients to self-manage their condition
• Ensure own knowledge and skills in diabetes education are of a high standard and in accordance with current clinical guidelines
• Demonstrate commitment to the principles of quality improvement and participate in quality activities
• Maintain accurate and timely records and data entry for internal and external reporting, including patient records, letters, appointments, services and weekly statistics
• Supervise students and ensure practices are in accordance to professional standards and competencies

About you

• Accreditation as a Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator with experience providing clinical support and education for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes preferred
• Division 1 Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA and a post graduate certificate in Diabetes Education
• Experience in insulin pump therapy and CGM technology is preferred
• Experience or willingness to deliver group education programs or health professional training face to face or by online technology
• Experience or willingness to learn diabetes technologies including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring and related databases
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to be a proactive team member and contribute to team development and work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative and to improve and enhance existing systems and procedures
• A high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Institute
• Flexibility for work-life balance

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging
• Employee assistance program
• Social activities
• Learning and development opportunitiesModern offices and laboratories in the Alfred Research Alliance precinct with an on-site gym and café, located opposite Fawkner Park and walking distance to Chapel Street and St Kilda Road

About us

At the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we are conducting research and changing lives. By working towards cures for heart disease and diabetes, we are tackling Australia's biggest killers head on. Our relentless pursuit to reverse the life-threatening impacts of associated conditions reflects our commitment to combat these fast-growing diseases. We are at the heart of some of the world's greatest scientific breakthroughs. Through our research, we are empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to adopt healthier lifestyles, ensuring they live longer and more fulfilling lives.