Clinical Nurse

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously What's involved – The Clinical Nurse Diabetes Educator role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of patients/residents/clients with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met. The Diabetes Educator (DE) is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision-making for community-based diabetes education. They have the responsibility for providing professional direction and support to clinicians in this specialty practice area and to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation. The Diabetes Educator provides an integrated multidisciplinary coordinated approach to improve health outcomes for patients who have complex diabetes, usually with co-morbidities, providing strategies to reduce the risk of long-term complications and reducing the risk of hospitalisation. As a member of the Primary Health Team, the role will work collaboratively and more broadly with the team and across Central West HHS to ensure continued focus on strategic priorities and delivery of operational imperatives. About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities. Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches. As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include: generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%; salary packaging to increase your take home pay; 17.5% annual leave loading; CWH provided housing or rental assistance The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day. First impressions count - Slay the application process by: Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself. Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description. Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application. For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service. It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment. Applications should be submitted ONLINE . Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr