Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Nurse Specialist 

Permanent Part Time Up to 0.7 FTE 

Monday to Friday Business Hours 

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

As part of a diabetes CNS team, you will be working collaboratively with other multi-condition hub members and other health professionals to provide coordinated, tailored health promotion to patients, family, whanau and caregivers.  You will also provide specialized education and mentoring of other health service professionals.

You will be involved with initiating and or participating in evidence-based service improvements, quality enhancement, policy development and building of staff capability.

Clinical aspects of this role will include face to face clinics with patients with diabetes across the age continuum.

Key Requirements Include:

• Nursing Council of NZ registration, and current APC
• A relevant postgraduate qualification (NZQA Level 8) - or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Significant relevant clinical experience
• Be able to work collaboratively with health professionals and as an autonomous practitioner. 
• Excellent clinical assessment skills
• Current Full New Zealand Divers Licence
  
  

Why choose Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury

As one of the country - s smaller districts our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You - ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!  

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding applying for this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Applications will close on 7 April 2024