Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

Taranaki District Health Board; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand invites a senior registered nurse to join the Diabetes Integrated Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. This advanced practice role coordinates care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings and drives evidence-based diabetes management.

You will work with GP services and partner organisations to develop policies, lead service improvements, and mentor staff while upholding client-centred care and Te Tiriti obligations.

Qualifikationen

• Registered nurse with NZ Nursing Council and current APC.
• Four years postgraduate experience in diabetes management.
• Postgraduate study in Long Term Condition Management or Diabetes Management.
• Designated nurse prescribing qualification (diabetes) or working towards.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate nursing care for diabetes across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Develop evidence-based policies and procedures with the Diabetes Integrated Team.
• Lead service delivery improvements and education for staff and patients.
• Collaborate with GP Services and partner organisations to optimise care.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Ausbildung

NZ Nursing registration with APC

Postgraduate study: Long Term Condition Management/Diabetes Management

Designated nurse prescribing (diabetes) or pursuing

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes; Diabetes Integrated Team, Taranaki, Fixed-Term

• An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse
• Fixed-term up to 0.8FTE 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).

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

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 inDiabetes Management.

Completed post graduate study inLong Term ConditionManagement,Diabetes Disease Management,or relevant papers.

Designated nurse prescribing qualification (diabetes) or working towards.

Astrong 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 aboutdiabetes diseasemanagement in nursing.

Ability to work within an integrated team

Maintain safe cultural practice and develop your cultural knowledge

Current New Zealand drivers license

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.