District Nurse

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whanganui is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing Service. You will provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients and whānau across the Rangitīkei community, applying clinical judgement and care planning.

You will work autonomously while collaborating with general practice teams, aged residential care providers and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver safe, equitable and person-centred care, in community settings across

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Ability to practise safely and within RN scope.
• Experience in assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs and develop care plans.
• Implement and evaluate patient care in community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver equitable, person-centred care.
• Work independently while contributing to a team.

Skills

RN license

Annual Practising Certificate

Clinical judgement

Communication

Driver's licence

Education

Nursing degree (NZRN or equivalent)

Tools

Electronic clinical systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui – Wanganui, North Island

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing Service in Whanganui.This role will primarily provide nursing care and support to patients and whānau across the Rangitīkei community.

As a District Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients and whānau within community settings. Working across a diverse range of clinical needs, you will utilise your professional nursing knowledge and clinical judgement to assess health needs, develop and implement care plans, and support individuals to manage their health and wellbeing.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating closely with patients, whānau, general practice teams, aged residential care providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver safe, equitable and person-centred care.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our team is committed to delivering responsive, high-quality care that enables people to remain as independent as possible while receiving the support they need.

We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our healthcare partners and maintaining strong relationships with the communities we serve.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a Registered Nurse with a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Demonstrate the ability to practise safely and effectively within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
• Have experience in assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Be able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Possess excellent communication, relationship management, clinical judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Be confident using electronic clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Hold a current full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Whānau Ora and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience in community, primary care or district nursing.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
• Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) attainment.

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