Registered Nurse - Advancing Wellness at Home Initiative

Location Wellington Regional Hospital (Ewart Building) and Kenepuru Community Hospital, with community-based practice across the Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district. Contract Fixed Term (10 August - 31 October 2026), Full Time (1.0 FTE) About the Role Registered Nurse in the Advancing Wellness at Home Initiative (AWHI), an Early Supported Discharge service helping people transition safely from hospital back into their homes and communities. You will work alongside an experienced inter‑professional team to provide comprehensive assessment, clinical intervention, care coordination, health education and wellness‑focused support for people recovering from illness, injury, stroke, frailty and other complex health conditions. No two days are the same. You will work across hospital and community settings, supporting people and whānau to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and improve wellbeing. You will build strong relationships with patients, whānau, primary care providers and community agencies while contributing to a service that keeps people well and thriving at home wherever possible. About the Team/Service Location AWHI is part of the Older Adults, Rehabilitation and Allied Health (ORA) Service and provides Early Supported Discharge across medical, rehabilitation and stroke pathways. Our inter‑professional team includes Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Psychologists and Allied Health Assistants who work collaboratively to support people across Wellington, Porirua and the Kāpiti Coast. About you Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and holding a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). Minimum of three years' clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, with a proficient or expert PDRP level. Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori. Experience working with older adults and people with complex health needs in community or rehabilitation settings. Full New Zealand driver's licence and confidence working across multiple locations and community environments. Working at Health New Zealand Health 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 is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications 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 a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr