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Clinical Nurse (Diabetes Education)
Rockhampton
Permanent Full Time Clinical Nurse in Diabetes Education!
In this role, you will provide expert diabetes care within Diabetes Education and Chronic Care Services, supporting patients with diabetes and other long-term conditions through education and personalised care. Working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, you will deliver advanced clinical leadership while supporting a holistic, patient-centred approach that promotes self-management, lifestyle modification and improved health outcomes for the Rockhampton community.
If you have strong diabetes knowledge, enjoy empowering patients through education, and thrive in a collaborative chronic care environment, this role is a natural fit.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6A674777 |
| Closing date | 26-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Christine Mcpherson |
| Contact details | 0408 641 181 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Rockhampton Diabetes Education and Chronic Care Services at Rockhampton Hospital provide comprehensive support for individuals managing diabetes and other chronic conditions. The program empowers patients through education and personalised care, offering tailored sessions led by qualified diabetes educators and dietitians.
Patients benefit from individualised care plans that focus on blood glucose management, dietary planning, and lifestyle modifications. The chronic care services take a holistic approach, addressing a range of long-term health conditions with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care. Together, these services enhance patients' quality of life, support self-management, and promote better health outcomes in the Rockhampton community.
About the role:
A Clinical Nurse Diabetes Education is a Registered Nurse who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the Line Manager of the unit. The Clinical Nurse Diabetes Education role is responsible for portfolio management with focus on clinical care/leadership, management, and education.
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
- Competence in the application of clinical problem solving and effective coordination of person-centred care at an advanced level.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients, families, and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
- Understand your broad responsibility for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.50 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A674777
Applications close: Thursday, 26 February 2026
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