District Nurse - community services

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 We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the New Plymouth District Nursing team. District Nursing is a community nursing-based service and a combination of home visiting and clinic-based work. The District Nurse Service provides services 7 days a week from 0800-1630 hours. A full, unrestricted New Zealand driver’s licence is essential. The work is predominantly community/patient home based and requires driving locally and long-distance daily, as well as moderate physicality such as walking up stairs, carrying, kneeling, and frequent car entry/exit. About the Team / Service / Location The New Plymouth District Nurses community services is an urban/rural service. Rural District Nursing provides a wide variety of care across the lifespan and offers a challenging, varied and complex nursing role within the community, including long‑term medical conditions and chronic wound management within a multi-disciplinary environment inclusive of primary health care providers. An understanding of improving health outcomes is essential and an ability to work within a variety of home, social, community and cultural demographics. You will work in other bases as directed. About You District Nurse is required to be multi-skilled with excellent assessment and communication skills. We work alongside many other health providers within the Community setting and relationship building is an essential part of our service. Familiarisation with and use of electronic devices is an essential part of this role. Requirements for the Role Current New Zealand Registered Nurse annual practising certificate (Essential) A full & current class 1, NZ driver’s licence with no restrictions (Essential) Relevant experience for Rural District Nursing with a minimum of three years experience Proven time‑management skills with an ability to prioritise & think critically Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team Manage personal & professional boundaries within a small rural community Sensitivity to cultural aspects and the Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click the online careers portal by Sunday 2 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Evans ([email protected]). We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. Job Details Job Reference: TAR06799 Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth Job type: Permanent Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Community / District / Public Health #J-18808-Ljbffr