Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion values

Job summary

The Auckland Diabetes Centre, part of the Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand system, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes. This 0.8 FTE, permanent part-time role focuses on autonomous practice across inpatient, outpatient and community clinics.

You will lead clinics, work with a multidisciplinary team, and promote culturally safe care with emphasis on equity for Māori and Pacific communities.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Nurse with Nursing Council of NZ registration or eligible for registration.
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Have completed or be working towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and commitment to equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run independent clinics across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
• Champion equity by addressing barriers faced by Māori and Pacific communities.
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, cultural safety and advocacy into practice.
• Carry a clinical portfolio that may include quality improvement, education, research or service development.
• Postgraduate study, with RN prescribing desirable.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Autonomous practice

Cultural competence

Portfolio-based practice

Education

Nursing Council of New Zealand registration

Postgraduate qualification (Certificate/ Diploma/ Masters)

Tools

RN designated prescribing

Job description

• Exciting Senior Nurse opportunity to hone your skills!
• This is a 0.8 FTE, permanent part time opportunity

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

The Auckland Diabetes Centre, part of the Adult Medical and Community Directorate at Te Toka Tumai, provides specialist, individualised care, education and support for people living with diabetes and their whānau. Our services span outpatient, community and inpatient settings, and we are committed to delivering equitable, culturally safe care across Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes.

This is an advanced nursing position suited to someone who thrives in autonomous practice and enjoys working collaboratively across diverse clinical environments. You will:

• Lead and run independent clinics across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patientcentred care
• Champion equity by addressing barriers faced by Māori and Pacific communities
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, cultural safety and strong advocacy into everyday practice
• Hold a clinical portfolio, which may include quality improvement, education, research, clinical audits or service development
• Ideally bring postgraduate study, with RN designated prescribing highly desirable

What we offer

We are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing. You will enjoy:

• Familyfriendly hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am4:30pm
• Access to management development programmes, education sessions and external conference support
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusivity and empathy

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (or eligible for registration)
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Have completed, or be working towards, a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters degree
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills, cultural competence and a commitment to equitable health outcomes

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values, and we strongly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific nurses.

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: ADHB25240

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland