Clinical Nurse Specialist, Whitiora Diabetes
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Whitiora Diabetes Service
- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Role (0.8 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Opportunity
- Monday-Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the role:
Are you an experienced diabetes nurse ready to take the next step into advanced practice?
Join Whitiora Diabetes Service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and play a key role in transforming diabetes care across Counties Manukau.
As a Diabetes CNS, you will work collaboratively as a part of the multidisciplinary team across the health system to improve outcomes for people living with, or at risk of, diabetes. You will act as a clinician, consultant, educator, researcher, and change agent, helping to drive excellence and innovation in diabetes care.
The role includes advanced assessment, nurse‑led clinics, and service wide education.
Key Responsibilities:
Expert Clinical Practice:
- Promote equity, health literacy, and culturally safe care
- Integrate Maaori health frameworks and whanaungatanga into practice
- Triage complex inpatient referrals and develop tailored care plans
- Deliver advanced comprehensive assessments and nurse‑led diabetes clinics
Leadership & Professional Direction:
- Contribute to development of diabetes guidelines, care standards, and service improvements
- Provide consultancy across the MDT
- Advocate for innovation, equity, and improved health outcomes
Quality & Improvement:
- Lead and contribute to clinical audits, research, and service redesign
- Manage clinical risk and champion quality improvement initiatives
- Act as a change agent for emerging technology, models of care, and practice
Education:
- Deliver education programmes for nurses, primary care teams, and other clinicians
- Mentor and coach staff across the health continuum
- Participate in peer review and case discussions
Professional Development:
- Maintain advanced diabetes nursing knowledge aligned with the National Diabetes Nursing Knowledge & Skills Framework
- Engage in research, reflective practice, and national/international professional networks
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with current APC
- Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent)
- Proficient PDRP
- Full NZ Driver’s Licence
- Minimum 5 years’ diabetes nursing experience in NZ
- Strong diabetes assessment and management skills
- Excellent communication, autonomy, and problem‑solving skills
Join this amazing team by applying online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/. If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert
Applications Close: 18 March 2026
Job Number: CMH202616530
