Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Christchurch Hospital
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
- 1.0FTE (40 hours a week) Fixed Term till March 2026
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Diabetes Specialist Service as a Registered Nurse with a focus on providing comprehensive care to young people (16- 25 years) . Our team are dedicated to empowering people to manage their Diabetes and optimise their health.
About the Service
The Diabetes Service provides an outpatient consultation service for patients on referral from general practitioners and other health professionals. It provides ongoing surveillance of diabetes management and complications status for selected patients who are at higher risk of developing diabetes complications. The Service also provides medical and diabetes nurse specialist consultation services to the hospital inpatients.
The service has a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Diabetes Physicians, Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dietitians, Psychologists, Podiatrists, Māori Diabetes Nurse Specialist/RN, a Pacific Island Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Clinic Nurse Educator and a Diabetes Adolescent Nurse - .
About you
- A Registered Nurse with at least three years - diabetes nursing experience or relevant nursing role.
- Excellent communication skills to educate patients on the management of Diabetes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila Gopal at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz