- Salary
- $110k – $116k
- Location
- Midland, Australia
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
St John of God Midland Public Hospital we provide a comprehensive range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, day chemotherapy, paediatric care, aged and stroke care, maternity and general surgery.
Our Services include wide range of public health care services for people in Midland and surrounding communities. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, public maternity care, Aboriginal pregnancy and maternity support through Moort Boojari Mia, acute mental health treatment and medical and surgical care.
Your role
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurses to join our Diabetes Service as Diabetes Educators. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance your skills in both inpatient and outpatient diabetes management while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
Comprehensive orientation, mentoring, and ongoing professional support will be provided by the Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant and Diabetes Service team, enabling you to build confidence in practice and deliver high-quality patient care. The successful candidates will also have access to supported credentialing as a Diabetes Educator.
We currently have one permanent part-time position, working 2 days per week (8:00am to 4:00pm), as well as one casual opportunity. If you are passionate about diabetes care, patient education, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support for the assessment, education, and management of inpatients and outpatients with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, gestational and steroid-induced diabetes.
Assist with blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and patient education under the guidance of the Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant.
Participate in diabetes-related group education sessions for patients and staff.
Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health staff to promote safe and effective diabetes care.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in patient records and contribute to discharge planning.
Essential Requirements
You will possess current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with a postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Education or significant progress towards attaining this qualification.
You will demonstrate interest and experience in diabetes management and patient education, with the ability to support individuals in the self-management of their condition. Proven capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, coupled with a strong commitment to patient-centred care and collaborative practice as part of a diabetes service team. Previous exposure to diabetes care in acute or outpatient settings is advantageous
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements
We can offer you
Salary: $109,599 to $115,682 pro rate for part-time, plus 12% superannuation
Part-time permanent position, working 15.2 hours per week
Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
Free on-site parking
Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
For enquiries, contact Paida Hatendi - Clinical Nurse Consultant on (08) 9462 4406
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.