Registered Nurse - Diabetes Educator
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ671030
Applications Close: 30/06/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
An excellent opportunity is available for Registered Nurses to join the Diabetes Service as a Casual Diabetes Educator. This imperative role will see you provide comprehensive support and education to people with diabetes, their family/support groups, and the community.
This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care and to act as an advocate for the specific needs of all patients/clients and carers including those from the multi-cultural groups. The incumbent will maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical nursing practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing and Midwifery Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join NBMLHD, so apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current registration as Registered Nurse (Division 1) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Completed Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management and Education or currently enrolled in ADEA-accredited course.
- Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) as per ADEA; or eligible for CDE or willingness to obtain
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
- Demonstrated effective communication skills – written, verbal and electronic. This includes a working knowledge of EMR, Office applications, Internet data retrieval and formal correspondence.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in diabetes technology software for insulin pump delivery and continuous glucose monitors
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work while ensuring quality of work and clinical care
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Rossana Van Meeuwen on Rossana.VanMeeuwen@health.nsw.gov.au
