Diabetes Educator - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $113 243.15 - $116 963.48 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:  Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Moree Community Health Service 
Requisition ID REQ611883
Closing: Tuesday 28th October 2025




Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Welcome experience - helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community

What You’ll Be Doing
Step into a role where your expertise transforms lives across northern NSW.
As a Diabetes Educator & Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2), you’ll be a leader in delivering specialised, person-centred care for people living with diabetes and those recovering from cardiac events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individualised, case-managed care for patients across community and acute settings
• Delivering outreach services supporting Warialda, Bingara, Mungindi, Boggabilla, and Toomelah
• Collaborating as part of the Medical Outreach Indigenous Chronic Disease (MOICD) Program, alongside a Dietitian and Aboriginal Health Worker
• Acting as a clinical leader, driving quality care and supporting colleagues within your specialty area

You’ll be supported with mentoring, online resources, and professional development opportunities to extend your skills and strengthen your practice.
This is more than a job, it’s a chance to improve lives, strengthen rural healthcare, and grow in a specialty career pathway.


Why You’ll Love Moree
When you Move for More, you gain more than just a career, you gain lifestyle, balance, and connection.
Known as Australia’s Artesian Spa Capital, Moree is a vibrant regional town with a warm, welcoming spirit and plenty to enjoy outside of work.
Locals love Moree for:

• More relaxation: Natural artesian hot springs to unwind after a shift
• More community: Sporting clubs, cultural activities, and a strong sense of belonging
• More balance: Affordable housing, space to breathe, and no city traffic
• More opportunity: A chance to accelerate your career in specialty nursing while making a visible, lasting difference in the lives of rural communities

Nearby Warialda, Bingara, Mungindi, Boggabilla, and Toomelah add even more variety, tight-knit communities where your impact as a clinician is both valued and deeply felt.


Who You Are
We’re looking for a motivated, autonomous clinician who thrives in rural health and is committed to patient-centred care.
You’ll bring:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Diabetes Management and/or Chronic Care (or commitment to complete within 12 months).
• At least 3 years’ postgraduate experience (consideration will be given to those with less, subject to qualifications and progression pathway).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to patient-centred care.
• A genuine passion for improving the health of rural and Aboriginal communities.

Ready to Move for More?

• Affordable housing and relaxed regional lifestyle.
• Access to natural hot springs, sporting clubs, and cultural activities.
• The chance to be part of a close-knit team of innovative, enthusiastic nurses with a can-do attitude who genuinely support each other.

Need more information:

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.