Mater Private Hospital Townsville is looking for a Diabetes Nurse Educator to join the team. This casual role will be based at our Pimlico campus.

The Diabetes Nurse Educator is a Clinical Nurse who plans and implements a comprehensive diabetes service for the in-patients of MHSNQ, as well as out-patients from the community, as referred by GPs or Specialists.

The Diabetes Nurse Educator provides up-to-date education on diabetes and its management to members of nursing staff, as well as medical students and interns as requested by the Clinical School.

Salary range: Level 2 Nurse, $54.44 - $58.30 per hour + casual loading plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Provision of diabetes education and self-management skills to clients with all types of diabetes including Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and Pre-diabetes. This includes individual assessment, education and care planning and the provision of ongoing support and advocacy.
• Participation in continuous quality improvement evaluating the service and making the necessary changes to improve the service and better meet the needs of clients (including review of protocols, clinical pathways and systems that support service delivery).
• Work as member of a multidisciplinary team liaising with and providing feedback to the various health practitioners involved the care of the client to promote effective coordinated service delivery.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of chronic disease management programs which support self-management.
• Identify and assess high priority clients and coordinate referrals to diabetes related service providers and multidisciplinary educational programs.
• Participate in client case management utilizing self-management, health education and health promotion principles and philosophy.
• Develop and maintain clinical decision making, health coaching and advocacy roles to support clients living with diabetes.

About you

You will have current registration with AHPRA (Aust. Health Professional Regulation Authority) as Division 1 Registered Nurse. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Post-graduate experience and qualification in Diabetes Education.
• Credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators’ Association (ADEA) or working towards credentialed status.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately apply Diabetes knowledge to client education as appropriate.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload.
• Proven ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills to write reports and communicate in a variety of settings.
• Sound organisational skills, particularly an ability to set priorities and use time management strategies.
• Preferred ability to provide education to other staff and students.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.