Young Adult Diabetes CNC

Lead change in diabetes transition services

• Lead change in diabetes transition services
• Shape future clinical practice
• Collaborate on impactful research and education

Provide expert consultancy in diabetes transition services, lead education initiatives, implement strategic changes, and promote clinical practice. Apply Now

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.89 - $134,500.69 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
• Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to innovation and patient-centered care.
• Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
• Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing
This expert consultancy role supports the Diabetes & Endocrine Service, offering safe, effective care to young adults. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical care and service review
• Developing education resources for staff
• Promoting clinical practice advancement
• Participating in state working parties
• Managing research and strategic service changes

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Current nurses registration with AHPRA with a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Diabetes.

Selection Criteria:

• Current nurses registration with AHPRA with a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Diabetes.
• Approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the WSLHD.
• Credentialed Diabetes Educator with the Australian Diabetes Educators' Association.
• Advanced experience in implementation of practice strategies based on principles of client-centred care, adult learning principles and clinical care.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex adolescents and young adults with Type 1 diabetes in the ambulatory setting with initiative, critical thinking and awareness of best practice in the nursing care associated with this patient group.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently and within a collaborative team environment, whilst prioritising and managing own workload.
• Demonstrated high level communication (verbal and written), negotiation, report writing and research skills.

Requisition ID: REQ563334
Applications Close: 2nd April 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Amenze Uyagu on amenze.uyagu@health.nsw.gov.au.

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 Stepping Up.

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