Tineke has worked in a variety of nursing roles during her long nursing career, including working as a midwife, working in neonatal ICU, and working in the post-anaesthetic recovery room to name a few. Her interests include chronic disease management, in particular diabetes management and education. Prior to joining the teaching team in Adelaide, Tineke held the position of Credentialed Diabetes Educator with RDNS, a role she held for many years.