District Nurse - Kapiti

Location: Kapiti Health Centre, Warrimoo Street, Paraparaumu Contract: Permanent part-time, rostered and rotating, 0.7 FTE Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to build a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. About the Company At Health New Zealand, we are dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare services. Our approach values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that we can better understand and meet the needs of our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals representing our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are seeking a part-time District Nurse for our Kapiti team, offering a 0.7 FTE position suitable for an experienced Registered Nurse. This role is ideal for those looking to apply their skills and knowledge with greater autonomy in a dynamic environment. As a District Nurse, you will engage in a multifaceted role that is rapidly evolving. We are looking for compassionate and dynamic professionals who can work both independently and collaboratively within our supportive team. You will be responsible for making clinical decisions based on your assessments, so strong judgment and assessment skills are essential. Shifts are scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some afternoon shifts from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Our District Nurses benefit from regular in-service training, study days, and opportunities for post-registration academic study through local institutions. You will also play a key role in service development through participation in team and Service Improvement Group (SIG) meetings. If you have previous community nursing experience, or a background in palliative care, medical care, wound care, or similar fields, we would love to hear from you. We also welcome nurses from different backgrounds, as we provide a comprehensive orientation period. Please note that police vetting is required for candidates not currently employed by Capital Coast. The salary range for this role is MECA Step 5 to 7, which equates to $100,849 - $106,739 pro rata based on hours worked. About the Team/Service/Location The Kapiti District Nurse team is part of the Community Health Service and operates from the Kapiti Health Centre located on Warrimoo Street in Paraparaumu. Our district nurses facilitate the transition of patients from hospital care into the Kapiti community and provide support to GP practices for their community patients. In this role, you will work directly with patients in their homes, providing various interventions, including intravenous therapy, palliative care, wound care, compression bandaging, Doppler assessments, medication management, stoma care, incontinence care, respiratory care, and home oxygen therapy. You will collaborate with Community Health and Health Care Assistants (HCAs), assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and transitioning care to HCAs for implementation. About You To excel in this role, you will need: - A current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the New Zealand Nursing Council - Previous experience in a district nursing position and a keen interest in community health - To be on the PDRP or willing to pursue it - A minimum of five years of broad clinical nursing experience - Strong relationship-building skills with other community healthcare providers - A collaborative spirit and excellent decision-making abilities - A current driver’s license Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize high-quality healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We are proud to embrace a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by June 13, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Deb Brodie at Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.