Posted 01 August, 2026
District Nurse - Southern, West Coast
Canterbury District Health Board
Hokitika, WTC, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 91105671617c9165
Job Description
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role Our team in Hokitika are currently looking for a skillednurse to step into a community role, as someone who is looking to diversifytheir skills. You will be working within the district nursing team seeingpatients in clinics onsite as well as visiting them in their own homes. You will be completing duties in areas relating to surgical services, medical andpalliative nursing. Providinghigh quality care for our patients from our diverse community Patientmanagement and documentation control Assistingacross the wider team where needed. About You Highlevels of empathy Stronginitiative and ability to think on your feet Enthusiasmand a desire to work collaboratively within the high preforming team Passionand drive to up skill and develop your scope of practice. Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving ofwellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofAotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helpingeveryone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. Italso promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equityin health outcomes. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equalemployment opportunity obligations. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas ofour life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skillslisted in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life,community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and shareyour story with us in your cover letter. Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities. Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, andaccessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, whichprovide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Hokitika is Southern toTe Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich andpicturesque Hokitika river. Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We havea 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. Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – tobecome part of our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr