Expert Nurse Consultant in Diabetology (40-50%)

About the job

About the offer

Join the Lavaux Hospital, an integrated, modern and innovative regional centre, recognised for the excellence of its local care in geriatrics, rehabilitation and palliative care, as well as for its commitment to quality, innovation and the well-being of the people cared for and its staff.

As part of the development of our specialised clinical expertise, we are looking for an Expert Nurse Consultant in Diabetology (40-50%) to strengthen the quality, coordination and innovation of diabetes care within our institution.

Through your clinical, educational and organisational expertise, you will play a key role in supporting patients and teams, developing specialised programmes and continuously improving professional practices.

Your responsibilities

Provide specialised clinical expertise in diabetology

• Conduct specialised consultations and nursing follow-up in diabetology
• Support complex clinical situations in collaboration with teams and relatives
• Optimise care pathways and the quality of care
• Integrate scientific recommendations and evidence-based practices
• Provide reference clinical expertise to care teams

Lead and develop specialised programmes

• Coordinate and develop the DIAfit, DIAfood and DIAchef programmes
• Ensure organisational, administrative and statistical monitoring of the programmes
• Design and facilitate therapeutic education workshops
• Evaluate the quality and performance of specialised services
• Identify new development opportunities in diabetology

Support teams and develop skills

• Participate in the integration and support of new staff
• Supervise professionals in training
• Design and deliver internal and external training
• Support teams in evolving professional practices
• Promote the sharing and dissemination of knowledge within the institution

Contribute to quality, innovation and institutional influence

• Participate in the development and updating of care protocols
• Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement projects
• Participate in institutional and clinical research projects
• Develop interprofessional and interinstitutional collaborations
• Represent the institution in specialised networks and events

We offer

A specialised, stimulating and constantly evolving clinical environment within an institution recognised for:

• the quality and proximity of its care
• its commitment to innovation and evidence-based practices
• the development of skills and professional autonomy
• interdisciplinary collaboration and networked working
• an institutional culture centred on people and continuous improvement

Profile sought

Education and background

• Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Nursing (BScN)
• Certificate of competence as a clinical nurse in diabetology or federal diploma as an expert in diabetology
• Proven experience in clinical diabetology
• Experience in project management or therapeutic education is an asset
• Knowledge of wounds and healing is an additional advantage

Technical skills

• Strong clinical knowledge in diabetology
• Mastery of therapeutic education and support for chronic patients
• Ability to coordinate and develop specialised programmes
• Good command of office and clinical IT tools
• Interest in evidence-based practices and continuous improvement

Human and interpersonal skills

• Clinical leadership and reference posture
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Ease in relationships and collaborative spirit
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility and initiative
• Strong interest in knowledge transfer and practice development

Join us!

Do you want to actively contribute to the development of innovative and humane diabetes care within an institution committed to clinical excellence and evolving practices?

We look forward to receiving your application.