Diabetes Nurse Educators

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne seeks a proactive Diabetes Nurse Educator to join the Allied Health and Education Services team. The role delivers client education in clinics and group programs, trains health professionals, and supports health promotion and research.

Based primarily at our Prahran site, some travel within the Melbourne Metropolitan area and wider Australia may be required for consultations and training.

Qualifications

• 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 AHPRA registration and postgraduate certificate in Diabetes Education.
• Experience with insulin pump therapy and CGM technology preferred.
• Ability to deliver group education programs or health professional training face-to-face or online.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client individual and group education sessions and programs as rostered by management.
• Develop rapport with clients and provide patient-centred education to support self-management.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in data entry for reporting.
• Supervise students and contribute to team development within an interdisciplinary setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Client education

Education

Division 1 RN (AHPRA)

Postgraduate cert in Diabetes Education

Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator

Tools

Insulin pump therapy

CGM technology

Diabetes databases

Job description

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute – Melbourne VIC

6mo ago , from Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute

• $71,470 part-time salary + super + packaging

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and client-centred Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our Allied Health and Education Servicesteam.

This position sits within our Allied Health and Education Services team which encompasses client education in clinics and group programs, health professional training, consultancy, project management, health promotion and research. We are predominantly funded through the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria to deliver care to all of the community.

The position holder will be primarily based within clinical services at our 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.

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and client-centred Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our Allied Health and Education Servicesteam.

This position sits within our Allied Health and Education Services team which encompasses client education in clinics and group programs, health professional training, consultancy, project management, health promotion and research. We are predominantly funded through the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria to deliver care to all of the community.

The position holder will be primarily based within clinical services at our 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.

How this role makes a difference

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 our innovative Allied Health and Education Services team at the Institute. Through this key role, you can contribute to our vision to help people to live healthier for longer, and to stop heart disease and diabetes in their tracks.

How you’ll make an impact

In this role you will be expected to:

• Conduct individual and group clinical session and programs as rostered by the Manager, Allied Health in accordance with the 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.

What will you bring?

• 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 postgraduate 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 organisational 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.

So, why join us?

You can enjoy a challenging career in the exciting international research sector where you can explore your potential and make a real difference.

The Baker Institute offers flexibility for work-life balance, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, social activities, learning and development opportunities. We also offer modern offices and laboratories in the Alfred Research Alliance precinct with an on-site gym and café, located opposite beautiful Fawkner Park; and walking distance to Chapel Street and St Kilda Road.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Should you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly People Experience team on ***********@baker.edu.au.

Life at the Baker Institute

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We’d love to hear from you

If you have previous experience as a Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator with a client- centred approach, and the ability to contribute positively in an interdisciplinary team environment we’d love to hear from you.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have appropriate Australian working rights.

Please note offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a police check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement in the position.