Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner Intern- Diabetes

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Timaru Hospital

Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE)

CNS Multi-Condition Hub

Diabetes Service

Help Shape the Future of Advanced Diabetes Care in South Canterbury

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our Diabetes service as either a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Intern (RN working towards NP)

While this role has been developed to support people living with diabetes, including complex, gestational, and paediatric diabetes, we recognise that advanced nursing skills are transferable across many specialties. Applicants with diabetes experience will be highly regarded, however we also welcome applications from experienced advanced practice nurses from other clinical specialties who are interested in growing their skills within this area.

The position includes outpatient clinics, supporting people at risk of admission or readmission, workforce development, clinical leadership, and contributing to innovative models of care that improve outcomes for our community.

We Want to Hear From You

While Diabetes is currently an area of need, we recognise that experienced advanced nurses bring a wide range of skills and expertise.

If you are already a Nurse Practitioner, working towards Nurse Practitioner registration, or an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist with prescribing looking to further develop your advanced practice career, we encourage you to apply.

While experience in diabetes is desirable, we are also interested in hearing from candidates who bring advanced nursing expertise from other specialties. For the right person, we are open to discussing development pathways, mentorship, education support, role design, and service opportunities during the recruitment process.

As part of our CNS Multi-Condition Hub, there may also be opportunities to contribute across multiple service areas. Applicants interested in broader advanced practice opportunities, additional hours, or developing a more generalist portfolio are encouraged to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.

Please note that NP intern pathways require a minimum of 0.6FTE employment, if this is you, please review the NP intern opportunity co-advertised within the Cardiology service

This is an opportunity to help shape both the role and the future of advanced nursing practice within South Canterbury.

About the Team / Service / Location

The CNS Multi-Condition Hub delivers person-centred care to people living with complex and long-term conditions. Working closely with primary care, hospital services, allied health, and community providers, the team supports innovative and integrated approaches to healthcare delivery.

Based in Timaru, you'll enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, cycling, and hiking. South Canterbury offers the perfect balance of meaningful work and lifestyle.

About You

You will bring:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner with a current Annual Practising Certificate

• Significant clinical experience within a specialty area

• Strong assessment, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills

• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A commitment to innovation, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement

• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori

• A current New Zealand Driver Licence

Ideally You May Also Have

• Nurse Practitioner registration, or

• Be actively working towards Nurse Practitioner registration, or

• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with an interest in advanced practice nursing.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Collective Agreement and remuneration will be aligned to the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and scope of practice.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the Health NZ Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as received and may progress prior to the closing date.