Registered Nurse - District Nursing

Registered Nurse - District Nursing (Internal Role Restricted to HNZ Employees)

• Health New Zealand - South Canterbury
• Permanent – Part-Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for a Registered Nurse with lots of experience behind them to join the district nursing team.   You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a role where you get to assess and develop care plans that support the rehabilitation and recovery of patients in their homes. 

The role works closely across a multi-disciplinary team including, Allied Health, Needs Assessment, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Palliative Care Nurses and Primary Care providers and forms an integral part of the District Nursing team.

About You

We invite Registered Nurses with previous community experience and/or a passion for providing care that supports people in their own homes.  Other attributes for this role include;

• Ability to prioritise workload and supervise and delegate to care staff (such as Enrolled Nurses and Clinical Associates)
• Delivery of a safe and effective patient focused service
• Right to work in New Zealand
• Have a current practicing certificate
• Full current New Zealand Drivers 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal  at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 12 April 2026.  Please note that application won't be reviewed until after 20 April

Apply now

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