The Diabetes Educator position is based at Inverell Community Health and performs a vital role in delivering a comprehensive diabetes management service to Inverell and surrounding areas.

Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until April 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ563771
Applications Close: Sunday 6th April 2025

As an experienced Diabetes Educator, you will provide individualised care and education for people living with different types of diabetes in both an outpatient and inpatient setting. On any given day, you will be undertaking assessments for type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, starting clients on insulin, and providing information and advice to newly diagnosed clients. This role operates within office hours Monday-Friday, however travel to different locations is to be expected.

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be part of a very cohesive team, working alongside other community health nurses and will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Dietitian, and the Diabetes Nurse Practitioner.

As the preferred candidate, you:

• Have a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management or be willing to work towards and/or have demonstrated experience in diabetes management
• Show proficiency in IT and diabetes software tools such as continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps
• Have a high level of communication, both written and verbal
• Show resilience as clients try to make significant changes to their lifestyle, celebrating their wins with them and motivating them as challenges arise
• Must be a Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Must be eligible to drive within NSW and be willing to travel between locations

Where you’ll be working:
Inverell is a regional town in northern NSW, a small community making it an ideal place for families and individuals to live. Enjoy affordable living whilst benefiting from a scenic countryside lifestyle. Become a valued member of this rural community!

Why join us?
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional information:

1. Click here for the Position Description
   
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact [email protected]
4. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies
5. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role-related queries or questions contact Tiffany Ehsman at [email protected] or 0429 938 774

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe,

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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