Credentialed Diabetes Educator, Connected Care

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 32

**Job Category**:

- Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

**Req Id -** 4935
- Opportunity to join innovative outreach team working in chronic and complex care
- Strong collaborative working culture to support clients in the community with diabetes
- Lifestyle A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellerine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
- Exciting permanent part time opportunity (32 hours per fortnight)

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
- The primary location for the role is the StaffHub at North Geelong, however may be moved to other Barwon Health locations depending on service delivery needs.

**About the role**
- The Connected Care Diabetes Educator will contribute to, and be part of the community-based, interprofessional team to support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through:

- Provision of diabetes education and self-management skills to clients diagnosed with diabetes. This includes individual assessment, education and shared care planning and the provision of ongoing support and advocacy.
- Provision of comprehensive, co-ordinated and integrated multidisciplinary services.
- Provision of consumer-centred care.
- Contribution to the development and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective community-based Diabetes Education services.**:

- Contribution to meeting relevant performance indicators.
- The role may include components of care coordination as part of the Chronic and Complex Service multidisciplinary team.

**About the culture**
- Join the interdisciplinary Connected Care team, providing care for clients with chronic and complex conditions in the community. The team provide comprehensive assessments, care coordination, linkages to services and some specialist allied health and medical care. The model of care is responsive and agile to client and organisational needs. The team includes care-coordinators, nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals including psychology, diabetes educator, physiotherapist, and social workers.
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong** - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencemen