Autonomous District Nurse – Community Home Care

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley in Wellington seeks a District Nurse to provide autonomous, patient-centred care in home settings. The role supports hospital-to-home transitions and works with GP practices in the community.

You will deliver IV therapy, wound and palliative care, and coordinate with the wider Community Health team to ensure safe, coordinated care. Flexible morning/afternoon shifts and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with ongoing Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in district/community nursing or strong interest.
• Minimum five years broad clinical nursing experience.
• Driver licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home-based interventions including IV therapy and palliative care.
• Provide wound care, compression bandaging and Doppler assessments.
• Manage medications and support stoma and incontinence care.
• Support respiratory care and home oxygen therapy.
• Assess patients and develop care plans with HCAs and team.

Skills

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Palliative care

Wound care

Intravenous therapy

Medication management

Stoma and incontinence care

Respiratory support

Doppler assessments

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Annual Practising Certificate (RN NZ)

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley in Wellington seeks a District Nurse to provide autonomous, patient-centred care in home settings. The role supports hospital-to-home transitions and works with GP practices in the community.

You will deliver IV therapy, wound and palliative care, and coordinate with the wider Community Health team to ensure safe, coordinated care. Flexible morning/afternoon shifts and ongoing professional development are offered.