Job Description:
• Limited Term Part Time position available (0.4 FTE until November 2026)
• Based at the Rosebud and Hastings Community Health site
• Classification: RN GR4B Y1 COMM HLTH (ZA1)*
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
The Team & Role
The EIiCD Diabetes Nurse Educator provides high-quality diabetes education, care, and clinical advice to clients within a community health setting. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based diabetes education and support across the continuum of care, including for newly diagnosed clients and those with more complex needs. You will support self-management and behaviour change through education, motivational interviewing, and health coaching, while also providing clinical support such as insulin stabilisation and the use of diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring.
The role involves undertaking comprehensive client assessments and developing person-centred care plans, including making referrals where appropriate. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic care, and support clients in lifestyle modification, medication management, and ongoing monitoring of their diabetes. Education will be tailored to meet individual needs, taking into account cultural backgrounds and varying levels of health literacy.
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Skills & Experience Required
We anticipate you will have:
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Appropriate post-graduate qualification (certificate in diabetes education).• Experience in the provision of diabetes education.
• A current driver’s licence.
Next Steps
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment Team at
[email protected]
The role ceases advertising on 22nd June 2026.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible .
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities .
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience . For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations .
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
