Mater Mothers' Hospitals currently have an exceptional opportunity available for a Credentialed Diabetes Educator for 64 hours per fortnight for 12 months Maternity leave cover (with the possibility of extension) commencing 27th January 2025 through to 25 January 2026.

Mater Mothers is a leader in the provision of high-quality maternity and newborn services for the people of Queensland and northern New South Wales. Providing exceptional care and support for women and their families, we offer integrated services covering obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and maternal foetal medicine.

Salary range: $59.87 - $61.67 (RN Level 3.1) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative CDE with exceptional leadership and communication skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team providing care for women with diabetes in pregnancy. The successful applicant will have a clear understanding of evidence-based practice and care of women with diabetes through pregnancy and postnatal periods.

This is a great opportunity to utilise your exceptional leadership ability, and where your experience and skills will see you become an integral part of a team committed to delivering outstanding care and services, along with improving the experience and outcomes for patients.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Diabetes Education

• Current credentialing with Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)

• High level organisational skills and the ability to work as a multi-functional team member

• Strong clinical leadership and management skills

• Competence with education and support for women with diabetes

For further information, please Dr Jo Laurie, Director, Mater Obstetric Medicine Department on 3163 8844.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close November 22nd 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.