Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse – Diabetes Educator Paediatric Diabetes Service (PDS) to deliver advanced paediatric diabetes care and education within a dynamic and innovative health environment. Practising autonomously, the CN will provide leadership in clinical decision-making and take on professional responsibilities in the absence of the CNC Grade 7. Working within a passionate team, the role focuses on supporting children, young people, and their families to manage diabetes effectively. The successful applicant will be self-directed, energetic, and skilled in building therapeutic relationships. Experience with insulin pumps is essential, and paediatric experience is highly desirable for this specialised role.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Part-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1) Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/SC630043 Closing date 17-Apr-2025 Salary Other $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. Job duration Fixed-Term Temp P/T 48hrs p.f. – 6mth + ext poss Contact person Lissa McLoughlin Contact details 07 5202 3304Access the National Relay Service
Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understand to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 6, Band 1 and the Queensland Public Service values.
- Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
- Support and assist the Midwife Grade 7 to lead the team, drive change processes and assist in the efficient management of human and material resources.
Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary rates: $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) NRG 6 (1) (temporary position available for six months, 48 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.
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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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