Careers search

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  RN-2A  $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CALHN Diabetes Education Service as a Clinical Nurse, Diabetes Education. Start and stretch your career with us by consolidating experience, further study and developing from competent to proficient practitioner. We are not just a hospital but a single service with multiple sites and providers of holistic care. We provide the opportunity to develop a career as an experienced diabetes expert.
The role is patient facing, educating patients with all types of diabetes to assist them in their daily self-management in and out of hospital.

The CN Diabetes Education:

• Is responsible and accountable for providing nursing services and the provision of quality patient centred care to adults (with their carers) with type 1, type 2, type 3C, LADA, steroid induced, post-transplant, and cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus.
• Works with other specialties include renal, cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, surgery, haematology, oncology, respiratory, vascular, podiatry, and islet cell transplants
• Works in partnership with the person with diabetes (and significant others) and in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure maximum health outcomes, using patient-centred model of care
• Accepts accountability for their own practice standards and responsibility for activities delegated to others, as well as the guidance and development of less experienced staff
• Consolidates knowledge and skills, and develops capacity through experience and continuous professional development
• Works to actively seek, assess, implement, and evaluate quality improvement activities
• Practices within agreed evidence-based practice standards and integrates advanced clinical knowledge; demonstrates the necessary competency to provide care relevant to each patient’s needs and agreed patient care outcomes
• Works with and develops in the use of information technology (IT) for successful use of software programs with the patient, to assist the management of insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the development of others. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications & Experience – Current registration or eligibility with the Nursing Board of Australia, with at least 3 years of post-registration experience.

• Clinical Expertise – Proven competence in acute/subacute care and diabetes management, along with experience mentoring and guiding less experienced staff.

• Skills & Abilities – Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.

• Knowledge & Leadership – A solid understanding of healthcare legislation, quality improvement systems, and contemporary nursing practices.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 897942

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 18 April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 897942 RD Clinical Nurse - CAHLN Diabetes Service.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines