- $121,737–$127,820 + 11.5% superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract
- Based in Prahran, Melbourne
The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our Education Services team.
This position sits within our Education Services 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 Director 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 have:
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
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How to apply
Applications should include a current resume with details of 2 professional referees, quoting AB01. We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must hold appropriate Australian work rights and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and a current influenza vaccination (for workers in clinical environments) 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.
At the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we are committed to creating a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusiveness and equal employment opportunity for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants, so please apply without delay.
Contact details
Alison Bennett
Director of Allied Health
E: alison.bennett@baker.edu.au