Credentialled Diabetes Educator

**12 hours per week 0.31 EFT (negotiable) 6 months fixed term - Maternity Leave cover**

Are you looking for a tree change that is still within easy reach of Melbourne? Alexandra is a 90-minute drive from Melbourne and is in close proximity to tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, and picturesque national parks. It offers a rural lifestyle and is enjoyed by walkers, bike riders, skiers, fisherman and anyone who loves peaceful living and the great outdoors.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Credentialled Diabetes Educator to join our Primary Health Team in a fixed term, part time basis at 24 hours per fortnight. You will be a Registered Nurse or Accredited Practising Dietitian (or appropriate other appropriate allied health professional) with Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) status or working towards the same. You will enjoy a varied workload within our small rural community including outpatients, inpatients and group programs, providing services at our main Alexandra site, satellite location at Marysville and community settings as required.

You will follow diabetes self management principles and ensure that patients are encouraged to be partners in their health care planning, goal setting and decision making, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to achieve desired health outcomes for patients.
- Advanced clinical skills with experience in acute and/or community nursing or dietetics
- CDE status or commitment to working towards the same
- A completed Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education or equivalent or currently undertaking a qualification
- Be an excellent communicator with the ability to liaise across a multi-disciplinary team

What we can offer you:

- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible days and hours available if required.

For queries regarding this role please contact Chris Wasley, Primary Health Manager (03) 5772 0854.

Applications close Friday 5th May 2023, close of business.