Diabetes Nurse Educator — Education, Sessions & Training

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

Job summary

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne is seeking a Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator to lead diabetes education for individuals and groups across type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. You will collaborate with an allied health team and contribute to ongoing professional training.

You will deliver education sessions, keep precise records, and support continuous quality improvement while staying current with diabetes technologies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Accredited Diabetes Nurse Educator with clinical education experience.
• Division 1 RN with AHPRA registration and diabetes education qualification.
• Experience with insulin pump therapy and CGM preferred.
• Experience or willingness to run group education for clients or health professionals.
• Willingness to learn diabetes technologies and related databases.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Team player with ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Proactive in improving and enhancing existing systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group clinical sessions and programs as rostered by the Manager, Allied Health.
• Demonstrate effective communication with clients and develop rapport in consultations and group sessions.
• Provide client-centred education empowering clients to self-manage their condition.
• Ensure knowledge and skills align with current clinical guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and data reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry for internal and external reporting.
• Supervise students and ensure practices meet professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA Div 1)

Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Education

Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator

Tools

Insulin pump therapy

CGM technology

Job description

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne is seeking a Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator to lead diabetes education for individuals and groups across type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. You will collaborate with an allied health team and contribute to ongoing professional training.

You will deliver education sessions, keep precise records, and support continuous quality improvement while staying current with diabetes technologies and guidelines.