Apply now Job no: 502625
Work type: Casual
Location: Townsville
Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is looking for a Diabetes Nurse Educator to join the team. This casual role will be based at our Pimlico campus.
The Diabetes Nurse Educator is a Clinical Nurse who plans and implements a comprehensive diabetes service for the in-patients of MHSNQ, as well as out-patients from the community, as referred by GPs or Specialists.
The Diabetes Nurse Educator provides up-to-date education on diabetes and its management to members of nursing staff, as well as medical students and interns as requested by the Clinical School.
Responsibilities
* Provision of diabetes education and self-management skills to clients with all types of diabetes including Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and Pre-diabetes. This includes individual assessment, education and care planning and the provision of ongoing support and advocacy.
* Participation in continuous quality improvement evaluating the service and making the necessary changes to improve the service and better meet the needs of clients (including review of protocols, clinical pathways and systems that support service delivery).
* Work as member of a multidisciplinary team liaising with and providing feedback to the various health practitioners involved in the care of the client to promote effective coordinated service delivery.
* Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of chronic disease management programs which support self-management.
* Identify and assess high-priority clients and coordinate referrals to diabetes related service providers and multidisciplinary educational programs.
* Participate in client case management utilizing self-management, health education and health promotion principles and philosophy.
* Develop and maintain clinical decision making, health coaching and advocacy roles to support clients living with diabetes.
About You
You will have current registration with AHPRA (Aust. Health Professional Regulation Authority) as Division 1 Registered Nurse. You will also meet the below criteria:
* Post-graduate experience and qualification in Diabetes Education.
* Credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators’ Association (ADEA) or working towards credentialed status.
* Demonstrated ability to appropriately apply Diabetes knowledge to client education as appropriate.
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload.
* Proven ability to work both in a team and independently.
* Proven verbal and written communication skills to write reports and communicate in a variety of settings.
* Sound organisational skills, particularly an ability to set priorities and use time management strategies.
* Preferred ability to provide education to other staff and students.
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Benefits
* Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
* Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
* Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
* Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
* Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* Access to on-site, discounted parking
* Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
* Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Advertised: 14 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
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