Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Lower Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent Part time (0.8FTE)
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
Hours of work are predominantly Monday to Friday 8-4:30pm with up to one weekend a month and 1-2 Pm shifts 12:30-9pm a month.
District Nursing is part of the network of community based health care delivery services that aims to work in partnership with others to support treatment, rehabilitation, long term condition management and enable individuals to maximise their independence.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Community Health Services provides a variety of nursing services with a focus on quality health care, working alongside patients and their whanau to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Our team is made of District Nurses, Associate Clinical Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists Health Care Assistants and Admin support. The team supports skill acquisition through a comprehensive orientation program and encouraging you to expand your knowledge and skills.
About you
We are keen to hear from nurses who are interested in working in the community environment and integrating with other members of the community health care team.
- Wound Care Acute and Chronic
- Acute assessment skills able to recognise the deterioration
- IV related therapies
- Catheter management
- General assessment skills to support people to live at home.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 11th May 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.