
Credentialled Diabetes Educator
St Vincent's Health Australia
Posted 2 days ago
- You will provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education to support participants to meet goals of the research projects
- You will use a systematic approach to assess an individual's mental, physical, functional and cognitive status in order to inform their clinical care planning
- You will monitor progress towards desired goals and the outcomes of all interventions
- You will refer (or recommending referral where appropriate) to other specialist nursing, medical or allied health professionals as required
- You will provide direct clinical care and interventions
- You may assume or be delegated case management roles in designated programs or for specific aspects of diabetes care, such as insulin initiation and stabilisation, insulin pump therapy, Continuous Glucose monitoring
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registered as a Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current Practicing Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education
- Minimum 5 years post graduate nursing experience
- Demonstrated advanced clinical nursing skills and knowledge Demonstrated autonomous practice
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of workplace statutory and regulatory requirements and their impact upon the speciality of diabetes education
- Must hold a qualification as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with a minimum of 5 years' experience
- Knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Casual position
About the Role
You will provide support for patients living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including education and advice about management of the condition in conjunction with Medical Officers and Endocrinologists
Classifications for this position will be ZJ4 ($113,646 Per Annum, Pro Rata)
Your Contribution
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What we Offer - Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
Diabetes Research & Technology Group
Located at St Vincent's Hospital in the Department of Medicine (DoM), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the appointee will be responsible for the effective protocol implementation of diabetes clinical research at St Vincent's Hospital and collaborating centres. This research will primarily focus on technology and its interface with people living with diabetes.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
About St Vincent's Health Australia
St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs.
St Vincent’s today is Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. With public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs for marginalised people we are a microcosm of our Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.
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