The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Diabetes Nurse Educator – Diabetes Co-Management Service
**Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)
The Royal Melbourne Hopsital**
* Part-time, ongoing clinical role (45.6 hours per fortnight)
* Based at our Royal Park Campus and in the community
HARP provides specialist treatment, care planning, education and support to help people with chronic and complex health issues to manage independently and reduce their risk of a hospital admission. The Diabetes Co-Management Service operates as part of the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP). The service is available to individuals with unstable diabetes who have been admitted to hospital or presented to the emergency department (ED) during the last 12 months.
The role of the Diabetes Educator is to provide direct clinical care and intervention to people living with unstable diabetes in the community who are at risk of hospital admission. In addition to having advanced knowledge within nursing practice, they apply knowledge of current and interdisciplinary best practice diabetes management to guide client centred clinical decision making, referrals, and care.
Your New Role
* Work closely with a fabulous and highly experienced multidisciplinary team to provide Diabetes management to people with complex needs
* Work collaboratively with consumers, their families, general practitioners and specialists at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
* Provide Diabetes education and advice to clients with diabetes who meet HARP eligibility criteria
* Work across settings – clinics, home based care delivery and telehealth
About You
* You are registered as a Division 1 Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and
* You have completed the Post Graduate Diabetes Educators Course accredited by Australian Diabetes Association (ADEA); and are an ADEA Credentialed Diabetes Educator;
* You are passionate about the management of diabetes including in people with complex psychosocial circumstances
* You have experience working in hospital and/or community settings and understand the factors contributing to hospital admission in clients with complex health issues
* You have a current Victorian Driver's License
Why work with us?
* Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals
* Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
* Up to $12k tax free earnings via Salary packaging
* Central location in Royal Park with onsite car parking and close to public transport
Interested? Apply now Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and applications may close prior to the advertised date.
If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
Please click here to view the full Position Description
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.