Registered Nurse Level 2 - Diabetes Service

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 to join the Diabetes Nursing Team in North Canberra Hospital. You will provide compassionate, patient‑centred care and deliver both individual and group education sessions under the Diabetes Nurse Practitioner and CNC guidance.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support diverse patients and their networks, mentoring others and contributing to high‑quality care within a tertiary hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with ACT registration and scope to practice.
• Experience in diabetes care and education.
• Ability to deliver both individual and group education sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group education sessions for diabetes care.
• Collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team including endocrinologists, dietitians, nurses, and GPs.
• Mentor and share expertise with colleagues to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide holistic, person-centred care and build relationships with patients and families.
• Assist with program development and quality improvement within the diabetes service.

Skills

Diabetes education

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Diabetes Service

Employment Type:Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification:Registered Nurse Level 2 (602698)
Salary: $82,993 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location:North Canberra Hospital
Section:Diabetes Nursing
Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here:Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Join a dedicated and supportive Diabetes Nursing Team, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.

Working under the guidance of the Diabetes Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), the Diabetes Educator (DE) provides compassionate, person-centred care that empowers consumers to confidently manage their health and wellbeing.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver both individual and group education sessions and work closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team including Endocrinologists, Dietitians, Nurses, Medical Officers, General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals. Together, you will provide holistic, coordinated care that supports the unique needs of each person and their support network.

As a trusted clinical resource, you will build strong relationships with consumers, families and healthcare professionals, while sharing your expertise through mentoring, collaboration and education. Your excellent communication skills, commitment to quality care and passion for improving health outcomes will be highly valued within this dynamic and supportive team.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for thePosition Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on theCHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
OurRole: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contactHardarshan Kang ***************@act.gov.au

A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.