Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes, Tui Te Ora 0.8 FTE New Zealand Government – Gisborne, North Island 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. The successful candidate will be a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse with 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 Hold or working towards an expert or senior nurse level portfolio Work autonomously and collaboratively Be keen to learn new concepts and technology Be a creative thinker and problem solver Incorporate 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 at ****** Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti 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 Tairawhiti by working together. W hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best. A whi/support - Supporting our turoro/patients, their whanau/families, our community partners and each other. K otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more. A roha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us. Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply To complete an application please use the "apply now" link provided which will redirect you through our online careers portal. For successful applicants, our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr