District Nurse - Kapiti

New Zealand Government

  • Kapiti Coast, Wellington
  • $100,849-106,739 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • Just now
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleLocation: Kapiti Health Centre, 35 Warrimoo Street ParaparaumuContract: 0.8 permanent part time roleHealth 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 RoleCommunity Health Service Kapiti is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing team in a part-time (0.8 FTE). This role offers the opportunity to work with greater autonomy while being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.District Nursing is a dynamic and evolving field. As a District Nurse, you will provide comprehensive care in the community, including:- Intravenous therapy- Palliative care- Wound and stoma care- Compression bandaging and Doppler assessments- Medication management- Incontinence and respiratory care- Home oxygen therapyYou will also assess patients requiring personal care at home, develop care plans, and coordinate with Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to ensure quality delivery of services.Shifts are: Morning: 0800 - 1630, Afternoon: 1330 - 2200We offer regular in-service training, study days, and opportunities for post-registration academic development through local institutions. District Nurses actively contribute to service development through team meetings and Service Improvement Group (SIG) forums. The salary range for this role is MECA Step 5 to 7 or $100,849 - $106,739 pro rata to hours workedAbout the Team/Service/ LocationBased at Kapiti Health Centre, our District Nurses support patients transitioning from hospital to home and collaborate with local GP practices to provide community-based care. The team works closely with Community Health and HCAs to ensure holistic and patient-centred care.About youTo be successful in this role:
  • Current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the NZ Nursing Council.
  • Previous experience in district nursing position and experience/interest in working in the community setting.
  • On the PDRP, or willing to work towards.
  • Board range of experience in clinical nursing experience of at least five years.
  • Able to develop and maintain relationships with other community healthcare providers.
  • Ability to work collaboratively.
  • Team player and have excellent decision making skills.
  • Been autonomous in you practice and able to develop a plan on care based on your own assessment skills
  • A current driver licence is essential
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 18th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

New Zealand Government