Registered Nurse - District Nursing

New Zealand Government Joba; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tauranga is seeking a registered nurse for a permanent part-time District Nursing role, 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week). You’ll deliver patient-centred care across home settings, including wound care, IV therapy and palliative support, with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation.

Join a close-knit team focused on seamless care transitions with GPs and hospital services, in a vibrant coastal community.

Qualifications

• This role requires current NZ Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of two years' clinical nursing experience.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across wound care, IV therapy and palliative support in the community.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care, documentation and patient safety.
• Work independently while collaborating with GPs, Allied Health and hospital teams.

Skills

Wound care

IV therapy

Palliative care

Education

Registered Nurse (NZ) qualification

Job description

Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in TaurangaPermanent part-time vacancy - 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per weekBased in Tauranga servicing the local communityHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is a permanent part-time opportunity to join our experienced and well-respected District Nursing Service, based in Tauranga. You'll be providing comprehensive nursing care across a range of clinical presentations from wound care and IV therapy to palliative support within the community. You'll need to be comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, and patient safety. Click here to view the position description.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our District Nursing team is a close-knit, community-focused service committed to delivering patient-centred care to people in their homes. We work collaboratively with GPs, Allied Health, and hospital teams to ensure smooth transitions and strong continuity of care. This service is fast-paced, responsive, and always evolving to meet the needs of our community. If you're adaptable, grounded, and enjoy holistic care, you'll fit right in.

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About you

You’ll be a confident and compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys variety and autonomy. A calm, solutions-focused approach is key, alongside a genuine passion for supporting patients in their own environment. You bring at least two years of clinical nursing experience ideally in District Nursing, Community Health, or Acute settings. What you will bring:

• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of two years' clinical nursing experience
• Flexibility to work shifts (including weekends) as required
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Confidence working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• A full, clean NZ's driver licence

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 service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.