Diabetes Educator

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a 122-bed contemporary private hospital located in central Victoria providing high quality acute medical and surgical health care services for people in Bendigo and surrounding areas.

Your role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital You will be responsible for the provision of high quality diabetes education clinical services to clients, education to team members relating to the delivery of services, and co-ordination of the service.

The Position

• Provide an efficient service for inpatients and outpatients on both a routine and urgent basis providing high quality clinical outcomes.

• Educate, assist and support people with diabetes and their families on promoting euglycaemia.

• Notify Medical Practitioners of patients condition and their skills in the management of their condition.

• Liaise closely with the Dietitian in the care of the people with diabetes. • Review all hospital newly diagnosed diabetics after discharge by a telephone.

• Ensure all inpatients needs are assessed and they are equipped with the appropriate equipment for discharge to minimise the need for continued support post discharge.

• Ensure appropriate records are kept on all patients attended.

You will hold a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and Credentialed A.D.E.A. member (or working towards) and You will require eligiblity for a Medicare Provider number.

To succeed you will shows evidence of continuing education and commitment to the provision of quality health care and demonstrat leadership skills and ability and willingness to mentor and coach caregivers. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

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.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.