Registered Nurse - Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service

# Registered Nurse - Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service (EDRS)****Salary band $81,000 - $106,000 + KiwiSaver*** **Dunedin Hospital*** **Full time 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight, Part-time role considered*** **Permanent vacancy**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**In the Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service (EDRS), you'll become part of a friendly, experienced interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation and delivering outstanding care.You'll enjoy the autonomy of community nursing while being well supported by colleagues who are passionate about rehabilitation and helping people remain safely at home.This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, psychologists, social workers and older persons health teams including geriatricians and CNS's to support patients as they transition from hospital back into the community.Our team provides assessment, rehabilitation and clinical support within patients' homes and aged residential care facilities, helping people regain independence, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and achieve the goals that matter most to them.Success comes from building strong working relationships across the health system, including with inpatient teams, primary care, aged residential care providers and community services, ensuring patients experience seamless, coordinated care.Key responsibilities include:* Providing comprehensive nursing assessment and clinical support for patients receiving rehabilitation in the community.* Monitoring patients receiving rehabilitation programmes and care packages, identifying changes in clinical status and responding appropriately.* Working closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised rehabilitation plans.* Building collaborative relationships with inpatient services, General Practice, aged residential care facilities and other community providers to support smooth transitions of care.* Delegating and supporting Rehabilitation Assistants as part of delivering high-quality rehabilitation.* Contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement.**About us**Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there's literally something for everyone.**About you*** Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate (APC).* Excellent comprehensive clinical assessment and decision-making skills.* Recent experience working with older adults in acute, rehabilitation or community settings.* Strong communication and relationship-building skills,* A commitment to ongoing professional development, with postgraduate study completed or a willingness to work towards this.* The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.**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. **Salary range**This role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 2 ($81,683 p.a) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a) prorata of the Registered Nurse scale.**How to Apply** To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 19 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 06-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | $81,683 - $106,739 || Closing date: | 19-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 1935065 || Attachment: | Registered Nurse PD.pdf (PDF, 112KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr