Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Diabetes Education - Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (05.10.2026 - 05.10.2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.70 - $66.83 ph.
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ686683
Applications Close: 10th September 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) Diabetes Educator coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's National Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, criteria for CNS2 as outlined in the Public Hospital Nurses and Midwives (State) Award 2015 and the Policies and Procedures of the MoH and MNLHD.

About You
You present yourself as an experienced and highly capable diabetes nursing professional who brings advanced clinical judgement, strong leadership and a deep commitment to safe, evidencebased care. You hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and have completed postgraduate qualifications in diabetes, supported by more than three years of fulltime equivalent experience working directly within the specialty. Your practice reflects a mature understanding of complex diabetes management across inpatient and community settings, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and the broad spectrum of complications associated with the condition.

You apply advanced clinical expertise with confidence, making independent decisions that support highquality patient outcomes. Your assessment skills are refined and responsive, allowing you to identify risks, escalate concerns appropriately and tailor interventions to meet individual needs. You demonstrate strong clinical leadership, contributing meaningfully within multidisciplinary frameworks and helping shape coordinated, outcomefocused care. Your ability to collaborate is matched by your capacity to guide others, offering direction that is grounded in contemporary best practice and a clear understanding of service priorities.

You communicate with clarity and purpose, using information technology, written documentation and interpersonal communication to convey key messages, identify issues and support shared understanding. Your interactions with patients, families and colleagues are professional, thoughtful and aligned with the standards expected of a senior clinician in diabetes care.

You show a sustained commitment to excellence in nursing practice, actively engaging in professional development and contributing to the education of others. Your approach reflects both personal accountability and a broader dedication to strengthening clinical capability across the service. You maintain a valid unrestricted NSW driver's licence and demonstrate the flexibility required to work across varied settings, ensuring continuity of care and responsiveness to patient needs.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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