Registered Nurse - Diabetes Service (Māori focus)

• Christchurch Outpatients, Christchurch Central
• 0.5 or 1.0 FTE (20 or 40 hrs per week) Permanent Position
• Empower Māori patients to manage their diabetes and optimise their health

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.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Diabetes Specialist Service as a Māori Diabetes Registered Nurse. Our team is dedicated to empowering Māori patients to manage their diabetes and optimise their health. This role is a Nursing position with a Māori focus, where Diabetes nursing experience is essential. We have 1.0 FTE available which can be full time or shared as two 0.5 FTE positions.

As a role model you will engage with members of the Multidisciplinary Team, ensuring effective relationships are developed and maintained between the community, inpatient services and the NGO sector.  You will contribute to processes, pathways, policies and procedures to improve outcomes for the Māori population.  You will work collaboratively with initiatives of care delivery with services and community providers.

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.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and empathetic team member who is:

• A registered Nurse with at least three years’ experience and strong Māori community links.
• You will be interested in developing your nursing practice to improve health outcomes and the management of Diabetes within the Māori community. 
• You will hold an appreciation and understanding of health beliefs valued by the Māori community and be passionate about building knowledge and empowerment for self-management. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.
• A current APC with a comprehensive scope of practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to consider completing relevant post graduate education.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service 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 Tuesday 18^th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.