Registered Nurse - Diabetes Research

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital (may be required to work at Kenepuru Hospital as required)

Contract: Part Time 0.6 FTE - 9 Months ( Fixed Term)

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

The Endocrine and Diabetes Research Centre has an exciting opportunity for a research nurse to work with our expert research team conducting quality clinical research into the treatment of diabetes, endocrine disorders and related conditions

The Research Nurse works in partnership with clinical staff, research staff and management to recruit participants into and conduct study visits for the research studies being conducted by the Centre for Endocrine, Diabetes and Research.

The role entails:

• Coordinating clinical trials
• Participant recruitment and interviews
• Screening potential participants for eligibility
• Health assessment and education
• Organising study procedures
• Taking anthropometric measurements and blood samples, cannulating, conducting questionnaires, recording ECG’s
• Data entry, query resolution and data organisation
• Any activities that are required for the specific research study

The RN Diabetes Research working hours will be Monday to Friday business hours and may work across the district as required due to patient safety and workforce necessities.

About the Team

The vision for the Endocrine, Diabetes and Research Centre (EDRC) is to be a centre of excellence providing patient centred care, that empowers patients and their families to maximise their ability to self-manage their endocrine and diabetes related health. 

The EDRC at Capital Coast is a specialist regional Hospital and Health Service with four fundamental inter-related components:

1. Endocrine specialist medical clinics 
2. Diabetes specialist medical clinics
3. Specialist diabetes community management and support nursing service
4. Diabetes Research Centre
   

The specialist services target prevention, assessment and complex clinical management of high-risk populations. Each of these services has a strong out-reach dimension with clinics based on other facilities including Kenepuru Hospital and Kāpiti Health Centre (outreach). These services all work with primary providers in the region by offering consultation and support to manage complex cases that are referred to them.  Diabetes management and support incorporate a community dietetic service and a secondary podiatry service.

About you

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations skills and experience

• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to place of work
• Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in the nursing role
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• A personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP
• Clinical experience with Diabetes is desirable
• Experience with research and/or Endocrine Conditions an advantage
• IV Cannulation and phlebotomy experience is highly desired

Working at 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.

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 Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact deb.brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.