Community Stroke Rehab Nurse – Flexible 0.8FTE
New Zealand Government
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Job summary
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team based at Burwood Hospital and The Princess Margaret Hospital in Christchurch. You will coordinate referrals, provide nursing input, and oversee care within a multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and recovery for stroke patients.
The role offers 0.8FTE permanent hours with Monday–Friday flexibility and potential work-from-home options.
Qualifications
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC.
- NZ driver's licence (full).
- Broad nursing experience across acute, rehab and community settings.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and care coordination.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication across services and disciplines.
- Patient-centred approach with commitment to rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Receive and coordinate referrals for patients transitioning from hospital into the community.
- Provide nursing input and clinical oversight as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct community visits and comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Coordinate care and liaise with internal and external health services.
- Maintain workload and caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
Skills
Education
Job description
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team based at Burwood Hospital and The Princess Margaret Hospital in Christchurch. You will coordinate referrals, provide nursing input, and oversee care within a multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and recovery for stroke patients.
The role offers 0.8FTE permanent hours with Monday–Friday flexibility and potential work-from-home options.
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