Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed Term Position until 25th January 2027
• Full Time at 80 hrs per fortnight - Part-time applicants are welcome to apply
• Clinical Nurse Consultant C  - ZA7- ZA8 classifications
• Multiple Sites

The Department  

The Endocrinology and Diabetes department at Alfred Health provides specialised treatment, care, education and ongoing support for people with endocrine conditions, which includes Diabetes. The department provides both an inpatient and outpatient service with bespoke education and support accessing technology for glucose monitoring and blood glucose management. The department is also actively involved in research.

Position Summary  

The Diabetes and Endocrine Unit at The Alfred is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant (DCNC) to join our team. This Fixed term position plays a vital role in delivering specialist care, supporting patient self-management, and driving best-practice outcomes.

The Alfred Specialty Medicine Program, within the Operations Division, encompasses six clinical units: Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Dermatology, Endocrine and Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Renal, and Rheumatology. Our program provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including multiday care (Ward 4WA), same-day dialysis (Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham campuses), and specialized ambulatory services.

As a Diabetes CNC, you will:

• Provide expert clinical leadership, acting as a key resource for diabetes management across the hospital.
• Collaborate with community health services to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Support patients in achieving their health goals through education, advocacy, and access to the latest diabetes technology.
• Lead and participate in National Diabetes Audits, using statistical analysis to drive service improvements and enhance patient outcomes.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled diabetes nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on patient care, education, and service development. If you are passionate about advancing diabetes management and working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply.

Experience and Qualifications Required  

• Currently Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

• Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Education and Management with ADEA Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) status or working towards 

Key selection criteria  

• Advanced clinical knowledge and skill in the practice area  

• Critical thinking skills  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  

• Commitment to the nursing care delivery system  

• Ability to work collaboratively with other services and departments across the hospital and community  

• Open, flexible and innovative  

• Commitment to research process and application to practice  

• Current and satisfactory Police Check  

• Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check  

Staff Benefits    

• Salary packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary  

• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance  

• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense  

• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)  
     

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Michelle Gribble, Manager of Endocrine & Diabetes Services at [email protected] or 0429 773 468  

Applications close on Friday 6th February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.