* Fixed Term to cover parental leave, part-time 0.8FTE Nursing leadership opportunity. * Empower patients to manage their diabetes and optimise their health. * A minimum of five years Diabetes or related nursing experience.When you work with the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, your part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do. Mo te tunga | About the role We have an exciting opportunity to join the Diabetes Specialist Service as a Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist. Our team are dedicated to empowering people to manage their Diabetes. The 0.8 FTE fixed time position offers a role in a clinical leadership position to shape strategic direction and deliver a holistic level of care. As a senior member of the team, you will focus on and embrace connectivity by: * Working with communities to build, maintain and enable strong foundations for health and wellbeing of patients to manage their Diabetes. * Prioritise disease prevention, health promotion and health & wellbeing. * Understand the needs of patients and communities, enabling them to exercise authority over their health and wellbeing. * Grow and continually develop the Diabetes service and its care delivery to a high standard of care.You will be comfortable with technology and its use to support self-management and improve health outcomes. You will also have or be willing to work towards the relevant Postgraduate Study to support your clinical expertise with a view to obtaining a RN prescribing endorsement. Nga pukenga me nga wheako - Skills and Experience * A Registered Nurse with at least five years - diabetes nursing experience or relevant nursing role. * You will be an expert at leading and developing nursing practice to improve health outcomes and the management of Diabetes. * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus. * A current APC. * Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. * Relevant postgraduate qualifications, with a view to obtaining a Nurse prescribing qualification is desirable.Mo matou - About us From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector. Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team. Nga hua - Benefits Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development. Tono inaianei - Apply Now Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at complete an application. Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Specialist - ****** Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!
