- Competitive salary offered up to $125,000 Base + 12% superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract
- Based in Melbourne
We’re on the lookout for a proactive and client-centred Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our Allied Health and Education Services team.
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 predominately 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 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
- Conduct individual and group clinical sessions 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?
You will have:
- 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, 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.
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.
We’re reviewing applications as they are received, so if this sounds like the position for you, you have the skills and knowledge we’re looking for, an appetite to learn, and want to join an organisation where you can make a positive difference, please apply without delay. Read the position description for further information.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have appropriate Australian working rights.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a police check prior to commencement in the position.
The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, those at any stage in life, and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. We promote family-friendly practices. We’re a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly HR team on recruitment@baker.edu.au.