Job Description
Posting Start Date: 06/07/2026
Req ID: 5109
Job Title: Nurse Bank - Diabetes Educator
Employment Status:
Job Location: Frankston, Mornington
Job Description:
Casual positions available – create work/life balance by choosing your own shifts
Based at Peninsula University Hospital – Frankston
Classification: RN Grade 2.2 – 2.10*
Please note: While the base classification for this role is RN Grade 2.2–2.10, shifts worked in the Diabetes Educator role will be rostered and remunerated at the Clinical Nurse Consultant A (ZF4) – Diabetes CNC (Reliever) classification.
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 focussed 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.
The Team & Role
We are seeking skilled, passionate, and experienced Diabetes Educators to join our Diabetes Education team in casual bank roles, offering flexibility to work across our healthcare network.
As a Diabetes Educator, you will practise as an advanced clinician, delivering expert advice, education, and clinical support to improve outcomes for consumers across Peninsula Care Group. Working within the Bayside Health Clinical Governance Framework and aligned with ADEA standards, you will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and a strong commitment to consumer-centred, evidence-based care.
This role has a strong focus on health promotion and disease prevention, providing specialist consultancy, clinical management, and education across the full spectrum of diabetes care, including paediatrics, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and diabetes in pregnancy. You will deliver care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supported by telephone consultation, and maintain contemporary practice through engagement with emerging technologies and advancements in diabetes management.
As a senior clinician, you will act as a key resource for nursing staff, supporting assessment, planning, and evaluation of care, while promoting continuity and best practice. You will demonstrate strong leadership through example—guiding staff, supporting change initiatives, and contributing to a positive, flexible, and collaborative team culture. The role includes close collaboration with the endocrinology and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
You will also contribute to quality improvement activities and clinical research, supporting ongoing service development and improved patient outcomes, while ensuring practice aligns with relevant legislation, guidelines, and ADEA standards.
In return, we offer flexible casual employment, a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, and access to education and professional development opportunities to support your ongoing growth.
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Skills & Experience Required
Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
Postgraduate qualification relevant to diabetes or specialty practice
Extensive recent experience in diabetes education
Demonstrated ability to provide high-level clinical consultation and education to staff
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
Proven leadership capability and experience
ADEA Credentialing, or working towards attainment
Availability to work a minimum of three shifts per month
Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
Benefits
Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Sue Cole at
[email protected] or (03)9784 7625.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment team on 9784 1149.
The role ceases advertising on 19 July 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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