St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Job Description:

• 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

• 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

Classifications for this position will be ZJ4 ($113,646 Per Annum, Pro Rata)

Your Contribution

Qualifications:

• 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

Skills/experience:

• 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

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.

Closing Date:

12 July 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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