New Graduate Registered Nurse - Waikato

healthvision; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing supervision

EAP

Birthday Leave

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Healthvision is recruiting a new graduate Registered Nurse to start a rewarding career in home-based community nursing across Waikato. You will deliver wound care and specialist clinical services to clients in their homes, supporting their recovery.

We welcome applications from internationally qualified nurses with a valid APC in New Zealand. A structured orientation, supervision, and ongoing coaching are provided to build confidence and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand registered nurse or eligible for APC
• Interest in wound care and community health delivery
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Able to work in home-based care settings across Waikato

Responsibilities

• Provide wound assessment and care in patients' homes across Waikato
• Contribute to case management and clinical documentation
• Collaborate with GPs and health professionals for coordinated care
• Deliver continuity of care from initial assessment to recovery
• Participate in rotational opportunities across community services

Skills

Wound management

Autonomy

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (NZ) or equivalent

Job description

Are you a new graduate Registered Nurse ready to start your nursing career in a supportive and rewarding community setting?

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated new Graduate RN to join our community nursing team, providing wound care and specialist clinical services to individuals in their homes across the Waikato.

This role is particularly suited to new graduate nurses with less than three months post-registration experience, however applications from nurses with more experience are also welcome. Also, we are open to receiving applications from internationally qualified nurses holding a valid APC in New Zealand.

Te Mahi | About the role:

This is an excellent opportunity to build confidence and core clinical skills in a supportive, well-structured environment, with exposure across community nursing.

You will:

• Develop assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Learn case management and patient education in a real-world setting.
• Build positive working relationships with GP practices and other healthcare professionals.
• Deliver continuity of care from initial assessment through to recovery.
• Participate in rotational opportunities across services (e.g. Community Nursing and Homecare) to broaden experience and skills.

As a graduate nurse, you will receive:

• Supervised clinical experience.
• Structured training programme.
• Ongoing professional coaching to help you build strong foundations for a career in homecare and community nursing.
• A structured orientation programme.
• Ongoing clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Access to continuing professional development and education.
• Strong team support while working autonomously in the community.

Job Location: Waikato

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent offering 40 hours per week

The successful candidate will have:

• Applicants must have a current APC or be in the process of receiving (Annual Practicing Certificate).
• Eager to develop skills in wound management (including simple, complex wounds and burns).
• Interested in gaining experience in catheter care and community nursing.
• Caring nature and ability to connect with people from various backgrounds.
• Time management and relationship-building skills.
• Positive communication skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing the best service delivery to our clients.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Full NZ Driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Ki te huanga | Benefits

• Ongoing supervision, support, and professional development.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Birthday Leave.
• Opportunity to expand your skill set and advance your career.

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people to live their best lives.

We work alongside individuals, their families, and whānau to provide in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication - values that shape everything we do.

Hiahia | Interested?

Start your nursing career in a role where you are supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference in your community.

** Applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand **