Clinical Nurse

About the work unit / facility

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 endocrine clinics, and telehealth services.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

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

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

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: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

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 is mandatory.

Essential: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

Highly Desirable: Credentialed status (or willingness to undertake and complete requirements) with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association.

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.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; Angela Hubert on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: 11/09/2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.