Enrolled Nurse – Community Nursing, Home to Assess

• Based in Ashburton
• Rostered Shifts - Monday to Sunday
• 0.6FTE (24hours per week) permanent position

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 working on ways to enhance tangata whaiora and whānau (person and family care) service delivery to help with the journey through our health system, providing multidisciplinary approach to patient care and is focused on, hospital avoidance, early supportive discharge (from hospital) and non-acute rehabilitation in a home setting. This position is based in the Allied Health led Home to Assess team.

We’re looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join the team, working from Ashburton Hospital providing services to the Mid Canterbury community.

You will bring a strong desire to be part of a team and be dedicated to continued learning and striving for the best patient outcomes. 

About You

This role will suit someone who is able to work with a wide group of healthcare professionals, can practice independently and use prior expertise to ensure patient and client centered care enabling them to maximize independence. 

Other requirements for success in this role include:

• Previous community experience or a passion for providing care that supports people in their own homes
• Ability to prioritise workload, supervise and delegate to care staff.
• Delivery of a safe and effective patient focused service
• Have the ability to work with patients and their whanau and family
• Have a personal commitment to professional nursing development and continuous quality improvement.
• Have a full current New Zealand Drivers Licence
• A NZ Enrolled Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 18th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@tewhatuora.govt.nz