Clinical Nurse Consultant Diabetes Education

CNC Diabetes Education

Fixed Term Part time, up to 16 hours per fortnight (0.2EFT) (Parental Leave Backfill)

Commencing ASAP to September 2027

Classification is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of part time Clinical Nurse Consultant Diabetes Education.

Grading will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

As part of the Diabetes Education team, you will work within a motivated and dedicated group that provides the support to the organisation over a wide range of Diabetes Education services, including but not limited to inpatients, outpatients and clinic settings. Clients include paediatrics, gestational diabetes and people with type 1/type 2 diabetes in the medical and surgical setting. Experience working with these client groups will be highly valued.

The successful applicant should have a tertiary qualification in Diabetes Education and be credentialed with ADEA.

This diverse portfolio also includes liaison with other health professional at all levels. 

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Tertiary qualification in Diabetes Education
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience
• An ability to initiate and conduct research projects
• Effective communication skills.
• Credentialed with ADEA.
• Experience in clinical teaching and/or qualifications in Training & Assessment
• Experience in Diabetes Education with a wide range of types of diabetes including Diabetes in Pregnancy, paediatrics and insulin pump therapy would be highly regarded.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter and responses to the key selection criteria Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, they may be directed to Donna Ablett, CNC Diabetes Education on 03 5623 0848.

Applications close: 10 August 2026* (applications may close earlier) 

 * Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified. 

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.