Diabetes Nurse Educator

Join our team to empower individuals with diabetes, making a lasting impact on their health and quality of life!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 12
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ539930
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the role:

Are you registered nurse who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals living with diabetes? Do you have the expertise and compassion to educate and empower patients on their journey to better health? If so, we want you to join our dynamic and supportive team!

In such a fast-paced and multi-clinic environment, strong organisational skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt quickly are crucial. While being a credentialed diabetes educator isn't required, it's beneficial to be working towards this goal.

The Diabetes Service Integrated Care – Greater Newcastle and Lower Hunter provides hands-on training, an orientation manual, clear guidance on role-specific responsibilities and ongoing support from the team. The successful applicant will be well-equipped to excel in their position. We run district wide Diabetes staff Development Education Quarterly, weekly Journal Club meetings with the multidisciplinary team all staff have the opportunity to attend these sessions and many more.


Where you’ll be working:

The Diabetes Service Integrated care – Greater Newcastle and Lower Hunter is a fast-paced environment that can be very rewarding. We rotate between different clinics, conducting patient consultations, follow-ups and lead group education sessions covering many topics associated with diabetes management. We conduct and have access to participate in professional development sessions to stay updated with the latest diabetes care practices.

We are a dedicated healthcare team committed to providing exceptional care and education to our patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those living with diabetes through comprehensive education, personalised care plans, and ongoing support.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  
  

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
  
  

Want to know more? 

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Kriss on Michelle.Kriss@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

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 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

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 HNELHD 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE 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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