Registered Nurse, District Nursing Service, 0.8FTE

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti seeks a Registered Nurse on a part-time basis (0.8FTE) to join the District Nursing Service in Gisborne. The role focuses on safe, appropriate nursing care delivered in patients’ homes, working both independently and as part of a team.

Ideal candidates will hold NZ APC and be working toward the PDRP, with competency in te ao Māori and te reo Māori or a commitment to learning. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ APC.
• Working toward Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP).
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey.
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to elderly clients in home settings.
• Perform wound care and IV therapy.
• Care for ACC serious injury clients and palliative needs.
• Manage continence care and oxygen setup.
• Collaborate with District Nursing team and coordinate rosters.

Skills

Wound care

IV therapy

Palliative care

Continence care

Oxygen setup

Teamwork & independence

Education

NZ Registered Nurse (APC)

Job description

Tairawhiti GisbornePart-time (Rostered and Rotating) 0.8FTE 64 Hours per fortnightPermanent

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

The primary focus of this role is to meet the needs of patients/whānau using contemporary nursing care which is safe, appropriate and effective. The Registered Nurse is employed to uphold professional knowledge and skills in accordance with Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti.

Policies and protocols

Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)

Position Description: Registered Nurse

• The elderly
• Wound care
• ACC serious injury clients
• Palliative client
• Continence clients
• Assessment and set up of oxygen
• IV therapy

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are looking for a registered nurse to fill this position within the District Nursing Service. Tairāwhiti District Nursing Service is a busy and dynamic team made up of experienced and dedicated nurses. Tairāwhiti has a community population of 50% Maori and 50% non-Maori and the District Nursing service provides cover mainly within the Gisborne City area. We welcome the successful applicants who have a passion for working with the people of Tairāwhiti in their own homes. Who are able to work independently and as part of a team and has the flexibility to be available for rostered and rotating shifts.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here More information about our Region see here

About you

Registered Nurse with current NZ APC

Working toward Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)

Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Must be eligible to work in New Zealand

Health New ZealandHealth 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.