Casual Registered Nurse - District Nursing

CGR Services; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whanganui District invites casual Registered Nurses to join the District Nursing team serving the Rangitīkei region. You will deliver high-quality nursing care in patients' homes and communities, supporting flexible cover across related services as needed.

The role emphasizes autonomous decision-making, strong communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to travel across urban and rural areas.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid APC and NZ Nursing Council registration.
• Current NZ Driver Licence and ability to travel in urban/rural communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with patients and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based nursing care to patients in the Rangitīkei area.
• Support the community nursing team across Whanganui district.
• Assist with other community/hospital services as required to support operations.

Skills

RN competencies

Communication

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Driving

Computer literacy

Electronic clinical systems

Flexibility

Education

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Nursing Council NZ registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic clinical systems

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District * Workforce Unit * Casual Registered Nurse - District Nursing (Rangītikei)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking casual Registered Nurses interested in community-based practice to support the delivery of District Nursing services across the Rangitīkei area. This casual position primarily supports our community nursing team in Rangitīkei, delivering high-quality nursing care to people in their homes and communities. There may be opportunities to provide clinical cover in other community and hospital-based services as required to support the efficient and effective operation of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whanganui.

About the Team / Service / Location

The District Nursing team is an experienced and supportive team providing nursing care across the Whanganui district. Working collaboratively with a range of health and community services, the team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. As a casual team member, you will join a flexible and collaborative environment that values teamwork and positive outcomes for patients and whānau.

About you

• Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate and registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Demonstrates practice consistent with the competencies and expectations of the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
• Has a current New Zealand Driver Licence and is confident travelling within urban and rural communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a community-based setting.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic clinical systems.
• Previous community or district nursing experience is desirable but not essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.