Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes Designated Prescriber

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes Designated PrescriberLocation : Primary base is Kenepuru Hospital, but is part of the District Diabetes and Endocrine Service - travel maybe requiredContract : Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTEHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Diabetes uses advanced nursing knowledge and skills to work with people with diabetes across the lifespan, providing specialist nursing management and expert self-management teaching.

Specific components of this role include : A strong focus on teaching new and emerging technologies to improve quality of life for people with diabetes across the lifespanLeading development of diabetes specialist pathways, protocols, and guidelinesSupporting and collaborating with internal and external providers to improve patient outcomesActing as an expert resource for the MDTThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Diabetes is a designated Registered Nurse (RN) Prescriber role.

The Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) authorisation is for RN prescribing in primary health and specialty teams.

This means the CNS must work within a collaborative team consistent with NCNZ guidance to prescribe from the medicines list relevant to their area of practice and competence level.Applications from candidates who are not designated RN Prescribers will be accepted on the understanding that it is a service expectation that the CNS will work towards becoming a designated prescriber.

The timeframe for this will be discussed and agreed prior to an offer being made.About the Team / Service LocationThe Service provides specialist services targeting assessment and complex clinical management of high risk individuals with Diabetes across the lifespan.

There is an out-reach dimension with clinics based at other facilities including Kenepuru Hospital and Kapiti Health Centre.

The team supports primary providers in the region by offering consultation and advice to manage complex cases.About youYou will have a Current APCHas completed, or is working towards completion of, up to section 10 of the National Diabetes Nursing Knowledge and Skills FrameworkRN Expert or Senior on PDRPAt least 3 years of senior nursing experiencePost graduate certificate preferredWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.'

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 1st November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

• will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.Job detailsJob Reference : NM
• Location : North Island - Wellington - Kapati CoastNorth Island - Wellington - Hutt ValleyNorth Island - Wellington - PoriruaNorth Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

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