Diabetes Clinical Nurse Consultant

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. 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.

About the Role

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, part-time (32 hrs/fortnight) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia.
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax.
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness.
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
• Collaborative team and fabulous learning opportunities.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Michelle Gribble, Manager of Endocrine & Diabetes Services at mi.gribble@alfred.org.au or 0429 773 468.