Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes; Diabetes Integrated Team, Taranaki
- An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse
- Permanent 0.7FTE Clinical Nurse Specialist role
- An opportunity to help lead best practice in diabetes care
- Be part of a vibrant team committed to client-centred care
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We have a great opportunity for a senior registered nurse with strong leadership and advanced nursing skills to join our team as a Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
The Diabetes CNS is an advanced nursing practice role that encompasses responsibility and coordination of nursing care to this patient group across health care settings – inpatient, outpatient and community.
The CNS works as part of a Diabetes Integrated Team and contributes to the development of integrated service delivery across the continuum of care in conjunction with medical, allied, and non-clinical support roles. The CNS works closely with the Diabetes Integrated Team to develop evidence-based policies and procedures; and improves the experience for patients and their family/whanau.
The CNS works closely with General Practitioner (GP) Services and partner organisations (Tui Ora, Ngāruahine Iwi Authority, Ngāti Ruanui Tahua Ltd and Pinnacle Midlands Health Network).
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About the Team and Location
The Taranaki Diabetes Integrated Team has two primary functions:
1. Comprehensive Clinical & Psychosocial Intervention - Providing clinical expertise and psychosocial support to directly manage patients with diabetes with the aim of discharging them back to primary care as appropriate.
2. Enhancement & Capability Support - Provide support, education and training for both health professionals and patients, guided by the needs of primary care and Māori providers, to ensure patients with diabetes receive high quality and consistent clinical care and health information.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
· Access to clinical training and education
· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
· Professional development
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About you
The successful applicant will have:
· New Zealand Nursing registration with current Annual Practicing Certificate
· Four years post graduate experience and a sound knowledge base in Diabetes Management.
· Completed post graduate study in Long Term Condition Management, Diabetes Disease Management, or relevant papers.
· Designated nurse prescribing qualification (diabetes) or working towards.
· A strong focus on patient assessment.
· Strong leadership skills.
· Adaptability and flexibility.
· Motivation and committed to self-directed learning
· Have excellent interpersonal skills, communication and problem-solving skills in order to relate to and work with staff and patients at all levels
· Be motivated and willing to learn about diabetes disease management in nursing.
· Ability to work within an integrated team
· Maintain safe cultural practice and develop your cultural knowledge
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 11 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brenda Szabo, Brenda.szabo@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.