Provide a community-based program within the Chronic Disease and Post-Acute Programs, delivering comprehensive diabetes management to adults aged 18 years and over.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will 

• Deliver clinical assessment, education, and management of patients with complex diabetes
• Provide advanced clinical management to optimise glycaemic control
• Act as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team, providing consultation on diagnosis
• Deliver safe, evidence-based, cost-effective care within the full scope of Nurse Practitioner practice 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $149 259 - $155 831 per annum.

About Us

The Diabetes Service is a community-based program within the Chronic Disease and Post Acute Programs (CD&PAP), delivering comprehensive diabetes management to adults above 18 years and over. The service operates through a collaborative interdisciplinary model of care, working closely with a range of healthcare professionals to support patients effectively.

This Service is one of the several chronic disease programs within CD&PAP which includes Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Failure, Respiratory Services, Falls & Balance, Chronic Kidney and Peripheral Vascular Disease clinics. The overarching goal of all programs is to maximise medical therapy and empower clients to self-manage their chronic health conditions. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 13 October 2025. 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. 

Job Ad reference: GC663593 

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC663593 - RD (PDF, 751KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants