• Part Time 0.9 FTE, Fixed Term opportunity until 30th June 2024
• $57.51 per hour, Community Nurse CN6 + Nurses and Midwives Agreement 2020-2024
• Enjoy a tax break with generous salary packaging + opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Western Suburbs location

About Us

IPC Health is a not for profit community health organisation. We work in partnership with local communities in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne to provide responsive, interconnected health and community services. Working together for excellence, service enhancement and innovation, we are dedicated to the continued improvement of the health and well-being of individuals and the community. IPC Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, applicants from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTI communities to apply.

About The Role

The Diabetes Educator works in partnership with clients and their families/carers to provide health education, therapeutic management and support services as required for diabetes prevention and/or management within a chronic condition self-management framework. The Diabetes Educators work within a social model of health and with the broader team to address identified problems with clients.

The Diabetes Educator will also be working in our Diabetes Wellbeing Hub and is a key member of the multidisciplinary team working alongside Allied Health, an Endocrinologist and General Practitioners, as well as a Wellbeing Coordinator to provide integrated and coordinated person centred care to improve outcomes for people living with diabetes.

About You

We are seeking a Credentialed Diabetes Educator, or working towards status through the ADEA credentials program. You will have excellent communication, negotiation, organisational and time management skills. You will also have a strong understanding and commitment to the principles of community health and have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience with working with people from a culturally and linguistically diverse or refugee background is desirable.

Why work with us?

• Salary Packaging - as a non-for-profit organisation, we are able to provide generous Salary Packing to reduce your taxable income.
• Comprehensive Orientation and Induction Program - we will ensure that you have the support you need to live and breathe excellence, service enhancement and innovation.
• Health Insurance - as a part of our team, you can get an ongoing discount on your health insurance.
• Training and Development - we will assist you to pursue your career goals and objectives through ongoing professional development.

To be considered for the role you must submit a CV, cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Nicole Durovic

Senior Clinician – Credentialed Diabetes Educator

0490 744 626

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email [email protected] using the subject line: Diabetes Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.

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