Locum Diabetes Care
Specialist Diabetes Expertise When You Need It - Strengthen Your Team with Expert Support
Strengthen your team with expert support through Blue Horizons NZ's specialist locum diabetes services. Our experienced clinicians provide seamless support and continuity of care, ensuring high-quality diabetes services are maintained during periods of leave, workforce shortages, or increased demand. With Nurse Practitioners and a Clinical Nurse Specialist available to deliver expert care when and where you need it, we help keep diabetes services strong while supporting both healthcare teams and the people they serve.
Meet the team:
Dr Helen Snell, PhD, MNZM, Nurse Practitioner
Dr Helen Snell is a highly respected Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in diabetes care, advanced nursing practice, and health service leadership. An internationally recognised clinician and educator, Helen provides expert locum diabetes services to support healthcare teams during workforce shortages, service gaps, and periods of increased demand. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, she brings clinical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach that ensures continuity of care and seamless integration into existing services. Helen is committed to strengthening diabetes services and improving outcomes for people living with diabetes and related conditions.
Pauline Giles, Nurse Practitioner
Pauline Giles is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in diabetes management and long-term condition care. She provides high-quality locum diabetes services, supporting healthcare teams with expert clinical care, service continuity, and practical guidance. Pauline is known for her collaborative approach, strong clinical skills, and commitment to delivering person-centred care that improves outcomes for people living with diabetes and related conditions. Whether supporting established services or filling temporary workforce gaps, she brings professionalism, experience, and a seamless ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams, ensuring patients continue to receive exceptional care when it matters most.
Johanna Duncan, Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
Jo Duncan is an experienced Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist with a strong background in diabetes education, management, and supporting people living with complex diabetes and related conditions. She provides expert locum diabetes services, working alongside healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and high-quality clinical support. Jo is recognised for her practical, patient-centred approach, helping individuals develop the knowledge and confidence to successfully manage their diabetes. With extensive experience across a range of healthcare settings, she integrates seamlessly into services, providing reliable clinical expertise and contributing to improved outcomes for patients and teams alike.