Whakatane District Nursing Service Casual

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised onsite hospital gym

Free Flu vaccinations

Discounted goods

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a casual District Nursing Registered Nurse based at Whakatāne hospital, covering Whakatāne and Opotiki Districts. Shifts run 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Sunday, and work is to cover days with high demand.

You will join a close-knit, community-focused team delivering holistic care to clients in their homes, collaborating with GPs, Allied Health, and hospital colleagues. Prior experience in district, community, or acute care is valued.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Minimum of two years' clinical nursing experience.
• Recent acute or community care nursing experience.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Full, clean NZ driver's licence.

Skills

Nursing registration

Two years clinical nursing experience

Community health nursing

Communication skills

Documentation

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Whakatane. Casual opportunity for the ultimate work-life balance.

• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Discounted goods

Health 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

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is looking for a Registered Nurse with at least two years of Nursing and acute or community care experience, who thrives on flexibility and enjoys the challenges of providing holistic care to clients in the community.

We are offering a casual position in District Nursing based at Whakatāne hospital, working `as and when required to cover days with high demand. The role requires availability to work shifts between 7:30am and 4:00pm, Monday Sunday and will cover the Whakatāne and Opotiki Districts.

If you have recent experience in District Nursing, Community Nursing, or Acute Nursing, and acquire the ability to work independently, we invite you to join our enthusiastic, friendly, and experienced team.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our District Nursing team is a close-knit, community-focused service committed to delivering patient-centered 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.

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and we serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plentys largest employers with over 4500 staff.

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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.

To thrive in this position, we seek dedicated individuals with a professional demeanour, displaying flexibility and an appreciation for diversity. Successful candidates will enjoy the varied nature of the role and embrace the challenge of delivering comprehensive care to clients within the community.

What you will bring:

• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of two years' clinical nursing experience
• Recent acute care or community care facility experience
• Flexibility to work shifts (including weekends) as required
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.