District Nurse - Mid North District Nursing

About the Company Mid North District Nursing is proud to be part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, an organization committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to build a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. We offer permanent full-time and part-time positions based in Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaeo, or Kaikohe. Joining our small, supportive team means you will have opportunities for professional development to enhance your nursing skills and advance your career. About the Role In your role as a District Nurse within the Mid North area, you will be an integral part of our community clinical services. Your main responsibilities will involve addressing the needs of patients and their families/whānau through the delivery of contemporary nursing care that is safe, appropriate, and effective. Your care will be founded on comprehensive assessment and will prioritize continuity, patient-centeredness, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based practices. You will provide care in various settings, including patients' homes, community clinics, or other mutually agreed environments, which will require travel throughout the Mid North area. About the Team/Service/Location Our Community Clinical Services team operates across four locations: Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaeo, and Kaikohe. We are dedicated to caring for patients and their whānau in the community. While our work can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding. Our goal is to empower and educate families and individuals towards achieving wellness and self-reliance in their health. You will collaborate with clients to promote health, prevent disease, maintain wellness, and provide nursing care to those referred to us in the community. About You We are looking for a District Nurse who is flexible and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to establish relationships with individuals across all age groups. To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements: - Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate - A minimum of one year of post-basic nursing experience or recent experience in primary health - A current full New Zealand driver's license - Proficient computer skills - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting your learning journey in these areas - Experience with projects or initiatives that align with the principles of Te Tiriti and apply Matauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly in healthcare settings Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value diversity and inclusion within our workforce, believing that a diverse team is better equipped to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11 July 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team at NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.