District Nurse - Community Services, Ashburton
* Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton
* Permanent part-time 0.6FTE position available for a District Nurse, Community Services
* Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
In this role as a District Nurse, you will work both autonomously and in a team alongside other District Nurses. Based at Ashburton Hospital, this service operates in collaborative partnership with both the hospital and wider community services.
This role involves some day, evening, and weekend work.
About You
The role includes, but is not limited to, wounds, intravenous antibiotics, and palliative care. Given the nature of the role, you will be required to travel throughout the Mid Canterbury region caring for patients with a variety of nursing needs.
Skills and experience
* A NZ Registered or Enrolled Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora — the weaving of wellness — is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system consider equity in their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being a good employer and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
* We want to see the real you in your application and welcome you on board if you join us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community work, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story in your cover letter.
* We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role, please click - apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on Friday 16th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in until the vacancy is filled and may be taken down prior to the closing date.
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