Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Location: Central Hawkes Bay Health Centre, Waipukurau
Service/Department: District Nursing
Contract: Casual – no fixed hours of work

About the role:
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing team, based at the CHB Health Centre in Waipukurau. This role involves providing specialist nursing care in the community, where you will work autonomously to support patients in managing their health at home. As a key member of the District Nursing team, your goal will be to enable patients to stay healthier for longer, helping them avoid hospital visits and recover in the comfort of their homes.
You will be providing a broad range of nursing services including wound care, intravenous therapy, catheter management, and long-term condition management. The role is varied and challenging, making it ideal for a nurse who enjoys working independently in the community.

About our team:
Our District Nursing team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. We are a close-knit, supportive group of professionals who collaborate to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care. The team is skilled in managing complex cases in a community setting, and we are looking for a nurse who shares our dedication to making a difference in patients' lives. Whether it’s managing acute wounds or providing palliative care, we take pride in delivering care that’s both compassionate and effective.

Skills and experience:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
A current unendorsed NZ driver licence, as travel within the community is required
A strong customer service focus, with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients and their families
A broad range of clinical skills, including:
Wound management (both acute and chronic care)
Intravenous therapy administration
Urinary in-dwelling catheter management
Knowledge of palliative care and long-term condition management
Ideally, experience working in a community setting, but we are open to applicants who can demonstrate proficient nursing practice according to the Health NZ – Hawkes Bay Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).
The ability to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to a variety of clinical situations in the community environment.
This role would suit a nurse who enjoys the independence that comes with community nursing and is looking for a casual position with the flexibility to manage your own hours.

Why should you choose us?
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Our values:
We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care.

How to apply:
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email [email protected] and indicate the job title and job reference number in the subject line.