Clinical Nurse Specialist: Diabetes at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, FullTime (1.0 FTE flexible) Auckland Diabetes Service | Te Toka Tumai Auckland

   

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Make a meaningful impact in diabetes care

The Auckland Diabetes Centre, part of the Adult Medical and Community Directorate at Te Toka Tumai, provides specialist, individualised care, education and support for people living with diabetes and their whānau. Our services span outpatient, community and inpatient settings, and we are committed to delivering equitable, culturally safe care across Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes.

About the role

This is an advanced nursing position suited to someone who thrives in autonomous practice and enjoys working collaboratively across diverse clinical environments. You will:

• Lead and run independent clinics across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patientcentred care
• Champion equity by addressing barriers faced by Māori and Pacific communities
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, cultural safety and strong advocacy into everyday practice
• Hold a clinical portfolio, which may include quality improvement, education, research, clinical audits or service development
• Ideally bring postgraduate study, with RN designated prescribing highly desirable

What we offer

We are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing. You will enjoy:

• Familyfriendly hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am4:30pm
• Generous PDRP allowances
• Access to management development programmes, education sessions and external conference support
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusivity and empathy

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (or eligible for registration)
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Have completed, or be working towards, a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters degree
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills, cultural competence and a commitment to equitable health outcomes

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values, and we strongly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific nurses.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply and submit your CV and cover letter.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Lauren Paynter Muller, Nurse Lead at lpaynterm@adhb.govt.nz
• Dr Ole Schmiedel, Service Clinical Director at oles@adhb.govt.nz

If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant in maylaine.cerna@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.