Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes, Tui Te Ora 0.8 FTE

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $116,040 - $127,674 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective Agreement 31 March 2023 - 31 October 2024

Come and join our diabetes team!

This is an exciting time to join the Diabetes team in Tairawhiti as we are looking to grow our team with specialist support and relationships to the community. 

We are seeking applications from Registered Nurses with recent nursing experience in diabetes, complex long term conditions, or acute medicine.

This is an opportunity to be part of the growing service as we expand our technology and remain focused on patient-centered care. 

Position Description | Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes 

Moū - About you

The successful candidate will be a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse and you would have at least 5 years post graduate experience and:

• Registered with the New Zealand nursing council and have a current annual practicing certificate
• Have completed a post-graduate diploma qualification, relevant to the area of diabetes
• Hold or working towards post-graduate master's in nursing qualifications, relevant to the area of diabetes
• Be a nurse prescriber in diabetes
• Hold or working towards an expert or senior nurse level portfolio
• Works autonomously and collaboratively
• Be keen to learn new concepts and technology
• Is a creative thinker and problem solver
• Incorporates the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in their practice to promote equity and good health for all

This position is 0.8 FTE working 64 hours per fortnight.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Carlo Di Bella, Clinical Nurse Manager, Outpatients Department @carlo.dibella@tdh.org.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.