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Posted 25 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - District Nurse

HealthCare of New Zealand
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: e0eb2788c0e6c698

Job Description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. HealthCare of New Zealand – Christchurch, South Island At HealthCare NZ, we’ve been supporting communities across Aotearoa since 1988. Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. As one of New Zealand’s leading health and human services providers, we deliver a wide range of community and complex care services. Our nurses play a vital role in ensuring people receive high-quality clinical care—right where they need it most. Why join us? | He aha ai mātou? We know great nursing deserves great support. When you join HealthCare NZ, you’ll be part of a team that truly values your expertise and invests in your growth. What you can expect: Company vehicle and petrol card Ongoing professional development and online learning platform Dedicated mentorship programme to support your career progression Supportive, experienced clinical team Exclusive partnership discounts with Samsung National organisation with strong career pathways Discounted health insurance If you're looking for a role that is both rewarding and professionally stimulating, we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This is a highly autonomous role where you’ll deliver a wide range of clinical care in people’s homes, building meaningful relationships while making a tangible impact every day. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Coordinators, Support Workers, and Allied Health professionals. Your scope of care will include: Palliative and end-of-life care (including syringe drivers) Complex and non-complex wound care (including negative pressure therapy and compression bandaging) Medication management (including methadone programmes) Diabetes management Catheter and bowel care Post-surgical cardio-thoracic and chest care Flexibility & work structure We provide a 24/7 service, with a shared roster designed to support work-life balance: Morning shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm Afternoon shift: 1:00pm – 9:30pm On-call: Approximately one overnight shift every four weeks We’re looking for someone who is not only clinically capable but genuinely committed to community-based care. You will have: Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate At least one year of post-registration experience Strong clinical judgement and organisational skills Excellent communication and relationship-building ability A passion for improving the lives of people in their own homes Full or restricted driver licence (essential for this role) Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. Please note:You must be a citizen or resident of this country to apply, and currently registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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