Registered Nurse - Diabetes Service (MāOri Focus)

Outpatients, Christchurch Central

• 0.5 or 1.0 FTE (20 or 40

hrs per week) Permanent Position

• Empower Maori

patients to manage their diabetes and optimise their healthHealth 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 Maori Diabetes Registered Nurse.

Our team is dedicated

to empowering Maori patients to manage their diabetes and optimise their

health.

This role is a Nursing position with a Maori 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 Maori 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 Maori community links.

• You will be interested in developing your nursing

practice to improve health outcomes and the management of Diabetes within

the Maori community.

• You will hold an appreciation and understanding of

health beliefs valued by the Maori 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 Maori,

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

18th November.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Victoria at

We will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.