Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki invites a senior registered nurse to join the Diabetes Integrated Team as a Diabetes CNS on a fixed-term basis up to 0.8FTE. The role covers inpatient, outpatient, and community care, leading advanced nursing practice and developing integrated service delivery.

You will work with GP services and partner organisations, develop policies, mentor staff, and drive patient-centered care for people living with diabetes.

Qualifications

• NZ Nursing registration with current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Four years post graduate experience and a sound knowledge base in Diabetes Management.
• Postgraduate study in Long Term Condition Management, Diabetes Disease Management, or relevant papers.
• Designated nurse prescribing qualification (diabetes) or working towards.
• Strong focus on patient assessment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills at all levels.
• Will to learn about diabetes disease management in nursing.
• Ability to work within an integrated team.
• Maintain safe cultural practice and develop cultural knowledge.
• Current New Zealand drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings as part of the Diabetes Integrated Team.
• Develop and implement evidence-based policies and procedures for diabetes care.
• Lead service delivery improvements across the continuum of care in collaboration with medical and allied staff.
• Work with GP services and partner organisations to optimise patient care and access.
• Support education and training for health professionals and patients.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Diabetes care

Advanced nursing practice

Patient assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

NZ Nursing Registration

Postgraduate study in Long Term Condition Management or Diabetes

Job description

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). Please click here to view the position description

About the Team and Location

The Taranaki Diabetes Integrated Team has two primary functions:

• 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.
• 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

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
• 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.