- $113,646 base salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time, 2 year contract
- Based in Melbourne
The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our Allied Health and Education Services team.
This position sits within our Clinical Research Domain 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.
As a diabetes educator you will be responsible for conducting client individual and group education services and presenting at relevant health professional training programs delivered face to face or via remote technology platforms such as Zoom or by phone. 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.
Key duties
In this role you will be expected to:
- Conduct individual and group clinical session and programs as rostered by the Head of Allied Health and Education Services 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.
Skills and Experience
You will be:
- 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.
- Willingness to deliver group education programs or health professional training face to face or by online technology.
- Willingness to learn diabetes technologies including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring and related databases.
- An excellent planner with strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.
- A proactive team member and contribute to team development and work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Willing to take initiative and to improve and enhance existing systems and procedures.
- A great communicator with a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Institute.
Benefits
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, and an active social club as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
How to submit an expression of nterest
Expressions of Interest should include a current resume with details of 2 professional referees, quoting reference (AB01). We are reviewing Expressions of Interest as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear from you.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa, and be immunised with the Covid-19 Vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and a current influenza vaccination in accordance with mandatory vaccination of health care workers directions. More details of the role can be found in the position description, for further information please contact the person listed below.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so please apply without delay.
Contact details
Alison Bennett
Acting Education Manager and Group Leader
E: alison.bennett@baker.edu.au