Diabetes CNS: Lead Care, Education & Innovation

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin seeks a Diabetes Nurse to join a dynamic nursing and wider clinical team focused on improving care for patients with diabetes.

The role involves direct patient assessment, clinical consultations, teaching, participating in quality programs and providing expert nursing care across the endocrinology service, with opportunities for leadership and career development in a CNS pathway.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications are desirable; however, candidates who do not currently hold a postgraduate qualification will be supported and expected to work towards an appropriate postgraduate qualification as part of their professional development.
• Experience in diabetes care or endocrinology is advantageous.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient assessment and clinical consultations for diabetes patients.
• Provide specialist nursing care and mentor other staff in endocrinology care.
• Involve in teaching and quality improvement programs and act as a leadership resource.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Autonomy

Leadership/visionary outlook

Education

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin seeks a Diabetes Nurse to join a dynamic nursing and wider clinical team focused on improving care for patients with diabetes.

The role involves direct patient assessment, clinical consultations, teaching, participating in quality programs and providing expert nursing care across the endocrinology service, with opportunities for leadership and career development in a CNS pathway.