District Nurse | West Coast

• Westcoast – Hokitika
• Fixed term until January 2026 working 36 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the role

Our team in Hokitika are currently looking for a skilled nurse to step into a community role, as someone who is looking to diversify their skills. You will be working within the district nursing team seeing patients in clinics onsite as well as visiting them in their own homes. You will be completing duties in areas relating to surgical services, medical and palliative nursing.

• Providing high quality care for our patients from our diverse community
• Patient management and documentation control
• Assisting across the wider team where needed.

  About you

• High levels of empathy
• Strong initiative and ability to think on your feet
• Enthusiasm and a desire to work collaboratively within the high preforming team
• Passion and drive to up skill and develop your scope of practice.

Working at 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. 

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Hokitika is Southern to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Hokitika river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.