Registered Nurse – District Nursing

Who are we |Ko wai mātou? HealthCare NZ provides a wide array of health and human services to people throughout New Zealand. Since 1988, we have been caring, supporting, and empowering people in need to live independently, safely, and well in their community as well as in specialized treatment settings. We help people gain access to needed services, ensuring they receive vital services, are safe, well-cared for, and live as independently as possible. Why Us |He aha ai mātou? At HealthCare NZ, we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. If you would like to work in a role that is both rewarding and challenging and would like to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you! Online learning platform Supportive and knowledgeable team National organisation that supports personal development for all staff All employees are committed to making a difference in their communities Option to receive free flu vaccine Company vehicle and petrol card Mentorship Programme Discounted health insurance About the role |He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga You will be working as part of our clinical community nursing programme service, providing District Nursing in the community. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and passionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing services to people living in the community. You will live in the Ōtautahi Christchurch region. This role involves working with our already established team of Nurses, Coordinators, Support Workers, and other Allied Health professionals in the community. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide a broad range of care to clients in their own home, including: Palliative care including syringe driver care Non-complex and complex wound care including negative pressure therapy and compression bandaging Medication management and the methadone programme Diabetes management Catheter and bowel care Tunnel Drain care Cardio-pulmonary care Cardio-thoracic and chest trauma care post-surgery Part of the role is providing a 24-hour service to clients, which includes nurses working weekends and evening shifts, as well as an on-call component. Shifts include: Morning shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Afternoon shift: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM On call: one overnight shift every 4 weeks What you will bring |Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga Passion for making a difference and improving the quality of life for people living in their own homes Strong communication and organisational skills At least 1 year's experience as a Registered Nurse and have current registration Restricted or Full Driver's License - must be able to drive independently! Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit and be living in or intending to move to Christchurch or Canterbury. Must be able to complete a satisfactory police check and reference checks.

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