Registered Nurse ( District Nursing) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Primary and Community Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

RN for District Nursing

Permanent Part time, 0.7 FTE 

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

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

The role works closely across a multiciliary 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.

Success in this role includes:

• Previous community experience and/or a passion for providing care that supports people in their own homes
• 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
  

A current Practicing Certificate and full driver - s license are essential.

Why choose Te Whatu Ora -South Canterbury ?

As one of the country - s smaller districts our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You - ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours

Otherwise please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding the online application process, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Applications close: Open until a suitable candidate is found