District Nurse at Hawke's Bay District Health Board (Hastings/Napier), Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent part time positions 

0.8 or 0.6 FTE (64 or 48 hours per fortnight)

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our District Nursing team.

Community Nursing provides a wide range of specialist nursing care in the community, with the aim enabling our patients to stay healthier for longer and closer to home.

It is essential that you have a current unendorsed NZ driver licence, a strong customer service focus, and have a broad range of clinical skills including wound management (both acute and chronic), intravenous therapy, urinary catheter management, as well as knowledge in the management of long-term conditions. Ideally, you’ll have experience in a community setting however we will consider all applicants who can demonstrate practise at a proficient level as per the HBDHB Professional Development and Recognition Programme (see the attached Position Profile).

The role would appeal to those who enjoy the challenges and variety associated with working autonomously in the community environment. 

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now! 

The Hawke’s Bay DHB in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our DHB values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Check out our Nursing Recruitment video to get a better feel for working at the Hawke’s Bay DHB. 

As per COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act (No 2) 2021, Hawkes Bay DHB requires ALL its employees to be both fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Boosters are now mandatory. For full details of eligibility or when  please click HERE.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected.