Working with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.About the roleAchieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for a motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist diabetes advice, education and case management for primary and secondary service clients with complex issues, either directly with the client or via another health provider.This is a clinical leadership role to assist in enhancing health outcomes for people with diabetes and to provide educational leadership for diabetes care in Northland.The role is permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based within Kaitaia Hospital.Key RequirementsNZ Registered Nurse with a current Practicing CertificateRelevant Post graduate tertiary qualification or working towardsLevel 3 PDRPPostgraduate experience with recent experience in diabetesCurrent NZ drivers licenceWhilst not essential, applicants who have an expert level of diabetes knowledge and skills framework and/or experience in adult teaching or counselling will be highly desirable.Be part of a supportive and progressive multi-disciplinary teamOngoing nursing education and professional development opportunitiesInteresting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivatedA career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.Our people live our Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation#J-18808-Ljbffr