Diabetes Educator

About The Role

This is a part-time, specialist role (1 day per week - Wednesdays) working as an independent practitioner to support a defined cohort of ophthalmology patients with diabetes.

The Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant will focus on improving patient engagement, self-management, and attendance at scheduled appointments and procedures within Specialist Clinics. The role is central to optimising patient outcomes by supporting individuals to better manage their diabetes and associated eye disease, reducing avoidable delays in care.

Working closely with ophthalmology, nursing, and allied health teams, you will provide targeted education, coordination, and follow-up for patients at risk of non-attendance or poor disease control.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diabetes education, assessment, and support to patients and carers in the non-surgical pathways program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized care plans from admission to discharge.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning and refer patients to ongoing external diabetes services as needed.
• Act as a clinical resource, educating staff and patients on best-practice diabetes care, medication management, and self-management techniques.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, data collection, and reporting to demonstrate program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, privacy legislation, and safety standards.
• Actively engage in professional development and maintain a CPD portfolio.

About you

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Division 1 Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA (Victoria)
• Post-graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education
• Credentialed Diabetes Educator (ADEA CDE) status
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams
• High level of diabetes knowledge, skills, and clinical competence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to plan and organize own workload

Desirable:

• Experience with Patient Management Systems/Digital Health Record systems (e.g., BOSSNET, Cerner, Pims)
• Experience with hospital reporting systems (e.g., Riskman/VHIMS)
• Experience in providing formal and informal education for nursing staff

Competencies:

• Basic Life Support (as per hospital's mandatory training framework)

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
• The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applications close on 26/06/2026.

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

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.