About your new employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

The Diabetes and Endocrine team, located at the Townsville University Hospital, supports general medicine and endocrine disorders in pregnancy with the obstetric medicine unit, insulin pump management, in patient management, diabetes high risk foot service, outpatient paediatric diabetes and adult endocrine clinics, and telehealth services.

The role of the Diabetes Nurse Educator is to provide leadership, support, education and engage in research activities within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of best practice Diabetes and Endocrinology care within a continuum of care framework.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification in Diabetes education.
• Experience in the education and support of patients with diabetes is essential particularly in relation to the use of insulin pump, CGM devices and relevant software.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the delivery of specialist paediatric diabetes education.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Angela Hubert on (07) 4433 2235.

Applications close: 28/08/2025

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV652050

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.