Clinical Nurse Consultant - Diabetes
- Provide diabetes self-management education to patients in various settings.
- Support outpatient clinics and conduct home visits for diabetes management.
- Work collaboratively within a team while also being able to work autonomously.
- Location: Western Health
- Employment Type: Casual
- Salary: CNC B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant provides self-management education to inpatients, outpatients and patients in the community living with diabetes. You may also be required to provide in-services to ward staff as required
Key responsibilities:
Provide diabetes self-management education to patients on the wards to ensure a safe discharge
Support outpatient clinics seeing patients reviewed by the medical staff to reinforce safe blood glucose management
Provide home visits to assess patients in the community living with diabetes and their support persons.
Learn to support people with diabetes using technology such as CGM and insulin pumps
About you:
You will be an RN with post graduate qualifications in diabetes education. You will be keen to work within a team but able to work autonomously as well.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing high-quality person-centred care to people living with diabetes, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 19 September 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact *********************** or *************************.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
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