Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator

Position Title Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Registered Nurses and Midwives (22) (Nurses and Midwives Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024) - RN G4B Y1 CLIN CON B
Registered Nurses and Midwives (22) (Nurses and Midwives Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024) - RN G4A Y1 CLIN CON A
Hours (per fortnight) 48
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator - HARP Integrated Services

• Perm Part Time- Monday to Friday
• Multidisciplinary collaborative team
• Senior clinical role
• $107,962.40 - $122,163.60 P.A. (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator with care coordination experience to join our team at HARP.
The Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator role provides care coordination across the hospital and community continuum ensuring integrated seamless care. Care is patient centred, based on meeting client’s individual needs which can include physical and mental health, psychosocial and environmental needs. The role targets clients with a focus on complex conditions and or chronic disease. This includes active participation in the interdisciplinary case conferences for optimal care to the right patient at the right time. The Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator manages a clinical case load of clients and assists in intake and clinical prioritisation to facilitate smooth patient flow into the service. They will also act as a clinical diabetes resource and clinical advisor to the integrated services team and wider Eastern Health service providers.

• HARP at Eastern Health is a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• We are a super friendly and inspiring team.
• You have the opportunity to make a career mark.
• Your professional expertise will change lives with opportunities within our EH chronic and complex care team – HARP. The team is collaborative to achieve best outcomes for our EH community clients.
• You will be respected, appreciated and supported in your role as an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• We love innovation and will support changes in line with HIP guidelines to improve outcomes.
• Community is where we make a difference in our role as health professionals.
• Care beyond the hospital walls is the future of health care – get on board with HARP EH and be at the fore-front of the health landscape.
• You will have many opportunities to support people in the community our clients have complex needs and chronic diseases.
• Your input will make a difference to people’s lives in real time.

About you
To be successful in this role you will possess;

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Post Graduate qualifications in Diabetes Nursing
• Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Selection Criteria Essential: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA
Essential: Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia
Essential: Post Registration or Post Graduate qualification or further study in Diabetes
Essential: Member of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)
Essential: ADEA credentialed status
Desirable: 5 years post graduate experience
Desirable: Extensive experience in the area of clinical expertise with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and complex professional workforce.
Desirable: Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and interpersonal with demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as an effective team member at a local and organisational level to deliver organisational outcomes
Essential: Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Desirable: Community Health Experience
Contact Person Sonja Laukart
Contact Number (04) 0970 0445
Alternate Contact Person Mary West
Alternate Contact Number (04) 6662 1539
Closing Date 05/02/2024
Position Description Diabetes CNC Grade 4 2023.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.