Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/

This nursing role requires the ability to provide appropriate skilled clinical assessment and intervention for clients with diabetes across CHS Health Campuses.

Under direction of the Clinical Nurse Lead, Diabetes Service you will perform the role of a credentialled diabetes nurse educator, providing direct patient care, and involved in education, research, and improvements in service delivery. You will:

Behavioural Capabilities

Highly motivated with strong organisational and time management skills
Capacity to contribute to a positive, strong and cohesive interprofessional culture
Adaptability and flexibility to manage changes in demand
Personal and professional integrity

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
Post-graduate qualifications from a university or tertiary institution in Diabetes Education. Is an Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) credentialed diabetes educator or is working towards obtaining credentialing status.

Must hold and maintain a current driver’s licence.

Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

• Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.

These are the key Selection Criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction experience in handling pathology specimens as well as performing general laboratory procedures and tasks. Experience in the use of simple laboratory equipment.

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a curriculum vitae, and

A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.