Registered Nurse, District Nursing Service, 0.8FTE

• 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.

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

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel.Compton@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.