- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
- Working across the Yorke Peninsula
- RN/M2C | Ongoing | Part Time Contract (20 hours per week)
- Salary $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)
Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level – Join Us as a Clinical Nurse – Diabetes Educator!
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to manage their diabetes and improve their quality of life? Do you have the expertise to lead, guide, and educate in a clinical setting? We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse – Diabetes Educator to join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of our patients.
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse – Diabetes Educator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering person-centred care, supporting patients and clients with diabetes to manage their condition effectively. You will work in a multi-disciplinary setting, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, educate, and implement tailored care plans that promote optimal health outcomes. Your ability to oversee the nursing care team, mentor less experienced staff, and guide the development of diabetes education programs will be vital in enhancing patient care.
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality, clinical care and individual case management to patients with diabetes
- Develop and implement patient care plans to ensure effective management of diabetes
- Work closely with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes
- Mentor and support less experienced nurses, fostering professional development within the team
- Lead diabetes education programs and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated nurse to develop their career further. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your expertise and leadership will be valued. Whether you are an experienced Diabetes Educator or have a passion for developing your skills in this area, we provide a supportive setting that encourages professional growth.
Essential Criteria
- Registered as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Holds a current practicing certificate with at least 3 years of post-registration experience.
- Completed or currently undertaking a Diabetes Educators Course (or a willingness to undertake).
- Demonstrated competence in diabetes care and leadership of nursing teams.
Please refer to the Role Description provide below for more detailed information.
About YNLHN
A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
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Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 892652.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, make a difference in diabetes care, and join a team that values your expertise, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become our next Clinical Nurse – Diabetes Educator and help us improve the health and wellbeing of those living with diabetes.
Enquiries
Mark Wright
Diabetes Nurse Educator Level 2
Phone: 08 8638 1100
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
6 March 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments
892652 Clinical Nurse - Diabetes Educator Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines