Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist

Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist Dunedin Hospital Salary band - $116,000 - $127,000 per annum pro rata and KiwiSaver Permanent Part-time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Company Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide and are dedicated to improving, promoting, and protecting the health of our region. Our passionate staff are a significant driving force behind our success, and we are looking for more like-minded individuals to join us in serving our community. About the Role We invite you to join our dynamic nursing team, along with a broader clinical team that is focused on enhancing the care for patients with diabetes. Your responsibilities will include direct patient assessment, clinical consultations, and both formal and informal teaching. You will also participate in quality programs and take on leadership roles. In this position, you will provide specialist nursing care and expertise in direct care delivery while supporting other staff in managing Endocrinology patients and related consumer groups. Collaboration across the organization is essential, as you will act as a practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent, and care coordinator/case manager. Furthermore, this role offers the right candidate an opportunity to advance toward becoming a Diabetes Nurse Practitioner Candidate. You will acquire an expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills, and clinical competencies to prepare for extended practice within this specialty. About You We are looking for a candidate with a strong team focus who can work autonomously and has a visionary outlook. Flexibility and the ability to self-monitor while maintaining therapeutic boundaries are crucial for this role. You should have extensive post-registration experience, preferably in endocrinology, and a commitment to furthering your education through postgraduate qualifications or a willingness to develop your advanced practice skills. Salary Range This role falls within the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and is positioned between Step 1 ($116,040 per annum) and Step 3 ($127,674 per annum pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse scale Grade 2. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 12 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.