Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse – Diabetes Education to deliver evidence-based nursing care and diabetes education across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will assess, educate and support patients with diabetes, coordinate care with the Rapid Access Clinic and multidisciplinary teams, and promote self-management in culturally diverse communities. AHPRA registration and recent diabetes experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1.
• Recent experience in acute hospital settings with diabetes management.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication with patients, families and clinicians.
• Adult learning approaches and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes nursing assessment, education and support to inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess and triage Emergency Department presentations for referral to Rapid Access Clinic.
• Collaborate with Diabetes Service and multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Monitor patient conditions, escalate concerns and respond to deterioration.
• Promote health education, self-management and lifestyle changes for patients and carers.

Skills

Diabetes education

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse Division 1

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes
Grow your expertise in diabetes education and specialist nursing care
Join a collaborative team delivering accessible, culturally responsive healthcare

Educate, empower and support patients living with diabetes through expert nursing care, clinical assessment and evidence-based diabetes management.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Diabetes Service at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), where you will contribute to improving health outcomes for a diverse and growing community.

Working across inpatient and outpatient services, you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Work across two major hospital facilities, supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Contribute to a specialist diabetes service responding to the needs of a community with a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

Support people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds through inclusive, culturally sensitive and patient-centred care.

Collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals, patients, families and carers to achieve better health outcomes.

Contribute to a positive learning culture that values professional development, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing
As a Registered Nurse – Diabetes Education, you will deliver evidence-based nursing care and diabetes education to inpatients and outpatients, helping patients better understand and manage their condition.

You will play an important role in early assessment, timely intervention and coordinated care, including:

Providing diabetes nursing assessment, education and support to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Assessing and triaging eligible patients presenting to the Emergency Department for referral to the Rapid Access Clinic at Blacktown Hospital.

Working closely with the Diabetes Service and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.

Monitoring patients' clinical conditions, recognising changes in health status, escalating concerns and responding appropriately to clinical deterioration.

Promoting health education, self-management and positive lifestyle outcomes while supporting patients, families and carers to make informed decisions about their care.

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA, as a Registered Nurse Division 1.

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA, as a Registered Nurse Division

Recent experience in the acute hospital setting and demonstrated excellent clinical skills in diabetes management.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently and within a collaborative team environment , whilst prioritising and managing own workload

Demonstrated effective communication with patients, nursing, medical and allied health clinicians.

Demonstrated ability to ensure patients, carers and families are well informed, engaged and confident about their care and treatment, within the scope of a registered nurse/midwife.

Demonstrated adult learning approach

Demonstrated critical thinking ability, prioritisation and communication skills while effectively following directions.

Applications Close:16 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.