Diabetes Educator
About the Role
The Diabetes CNC is a senior nursing leader and independent practitioner who drives excellence in diabetes care across the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. This role blends advanced clinical expertise with education, innovation and service development to strengthen the safety, quality and experience of care for patients with diabetes.
Working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, the CNC delivers expert, patient‑centred diabetes management and empowers patients, families and carers with the skills and confidence to self‑manage their condition. The role also provides high‑impact diabetes education to staff across all disciplines, building capability and consistency in best‑practice care.
The CNC leads the design and evaluation of diabetes education programs, clinical initiatives and new models of care aligned with best‑practice guidelines and the Eye and Ear’s strategic priorities. The role ensures timely, coordinated referrals within the hospital and to external providers, supporting a seamless, integrated care experience. Through advanced clinical judgement and evidence‑based practice, the CNC contributes to improved outcomes and ongoing enhancement of diabetes services across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities / Performance Outcomes
- Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based diabetes care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in partnership with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Work within an ethical and legally sound framework, ensuring alignment with evidence‑based practice and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS).
- Demonstrate strong information technology skills relevant to the role.
- Undertake the position‑specific responsibilities outlined for this role (non‑exhaustive).
About you
- Division 1 Registered Nurse with current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) in Victoria
- Post-graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education
- ADEA Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) status
- Ability to work as a sole practitioner and also within interdisciplinary teams
- High level of diabetes knowledge, skills and clinical competence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated – able to plan and organise own workload
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
- Experience in the provision of formal and informal education for nursing staff
Benefits
- Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD
- Friendly culture
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging and subsidised car parking
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus monthly ADO's for full time employees and 17.5% leave loading
- The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applications close 12/04/2026.
About the Eye and Ear
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | Melbourne
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