District Nurse/Registered Nurse - Wellington Community

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-service training

Study days

Post-registration opportunities

Orientation period

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced District Nurse to join our Wellington district nursing team. The role supports patients at home, providing autonomous practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The position offers flexible shifts with morning and afternoon options, and access to regular in-service training, study days, and post-registration opportunities. A current APC and a valid driver licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Annual Practising Certificate or registration as a Nurse with NZ Nursing Council (APC).
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent relationship-building with community healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home-based interventions including IV therapy, palliative and wound care.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with GPs and the Health NZ team.
• Delegate and supervise Health Care Assistants (HCAs) as part of the care team.
• Participate in clinical governance meetings and service development.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home-based care

Wound care

Tools

Patient care devices

Job description

Location: Ewart building, 2 Coromandel Street, Newtown Wellington Contract: Permanent, Part-time 0.8 FTE & 0.7 FTE rostered & rotating - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. District Nurse 0.8 FTE & 0.7 FTE - Wellington Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking greater autonomy and working in an environment with a diverse range of patient care. We have casual opportunity available in our Wellington District Nursing team. District Nursing is a dynamic and evolving field, offering a multi-faceted role that supports patients in their homes and communities. We're looking for compassionate, adaptable RNs who thrive in autonomous practice and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.

What we offer flexible shifts, morning: 8:00am - 4:30pm and afternoon: 1:30pm - 10:00pm

• Access to regular in-service training, study days, and post-registration academic opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to service development through our Clinical Governance meetings
• A supportive orientation period for nurses new to community care

What we're looking for:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in community nursing, palliative care, medical, or wound care is highly valued - but we welcome nurses from all backgrounds

Additional information: Police vetting is required if not currently employed by Capital Coast.

About the Team/Service/Location

We're seeking District Nurse to join our supportive nursing team, working out of the Ewart building, 2 Coromandel Street, Newtown Wellington. District Nursing is a dynamic and evolving specialty. Our nurses play a vital role in supporting patients transitioning from hospital to home, and in working alongside GP practices to provide care in the community.

Delivering home-based interventions including:

• Intravenous therapy
• Palliative care
• Wound care
• Compression bandaging and Doppler assessments
• Medication management
• Stoma and incontinence care
• Respiratory support and home oxygen therapy

Assessing patients for their personal care needs and developing care plans. Direction and delegation of the Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and collaborating the wider Community Health team to ensure safe, coordinated care.

About you

• A current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the NZ Nursing Council.
• Previous experience in district nursing or a strong interest in community-based care
• At least five years of broad clinical nursing experience
• On the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP), or willingness to work towards it
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent relationship-building skills with community healthcare providers
• A current driver licence is essential
• Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.