Registered Nurse, District Nursing Service, 0.8Fte

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne seeks a Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service on a part-time 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight) permanent basis. You will deliver contemporary nursing care in patients' homes, upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include wound care, supporting ACC serious injury, palliative and continence patients, oxygen setup, and IV therapy, working both independently and as part of a supportive team in the Tairāwhiti community.

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 and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in patients' homes and communities.
• Assess needs and set up oxygen and IV therapy; wound care; palliative and continence support.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NZ APC

PDRP

Te ao Māori competency

Eligible to work in NZ

Job description

Vacancy No:

HAU02873

• Tairawhiti Gisborne
• Part-time (Rostered and Rotating) – 0.8FTE – 64 Hours per fortnight
• Permanent

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

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.

The role will involve (but not exclusively) working with the elderly, wound care, ACC serious injury clients, palliative client, continence clients, assessment and set up of oxygen, and IV therapy.

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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

Working at Health New Zealand

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.