Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.9 FTE
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Work with people with diabetes across the lifespan, providing specialist nursing management and expert self-management teaching. Specific components of this role include:
- Leading the implementation of the local insulin pump service
- Conducting nurse-led clinics
- A strong focus on teaching new and emerging technologies to improve quality of life for people with type one diabetes in particular.
- Leading development of diabetes specialist pathways, protocols, and guidelines
- Supporting and collaborating with internal and external providers to improve patient outcomes
- Acting as an expert resource for the MDT
- A career pathway leading to CNS Prescriber
About the Team/Service Location
The Endocrine, Diabetes and Research Centre at Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley provides specialist services targeting assessment and complex clinical management of high risk individuals with Diabetes. The Specialist nursing team receives and supports high risk children, young adults, adults, and pregnant women with diabetes to improve outcomes and quality of life, within a strong nurse-led case management model. There is a strong out-reach dimension with clinics based at other facilities including Kenepuru Hospital and Kapiti Health Centre. The team supports primary providers in the region by offering consultation and advice to manage complex cases that are referred to them.
About you
- You will have a current APC
- Have completed at least two post graduate papers towards achieving Designated Prescriber
- RN Expert or Senior on PDRP
- Have completed up to section 10 of the National Diabetes Nursing Knowledge and Skills Framework
- At least 3 years of specialist diabetes nursing experience
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 3rd June 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.