District Nurse/Registered Nurse - Wellington Community

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

# District Nurse/Registered Nurse - Wellington Community at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Community## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**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 careWhat 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 backgroundsAdditional information:- Police vetting is required if not currently employed by Capital Coast.If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and enjoy a role that values your expertise and independence, we'd love to hear from you.**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 therapyAssessing 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**To be successful in this role:* 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.**How to Apply**To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kate Wild Kate [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley || Location: | Wellington Community || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 29-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 10-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NM328-26 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.