Registered Nurse

Full job description
Looking for an opportunity to move away from the grind of shift work?
Is a better work life balance important to you?
Are you ready for a role where your clinical expertise is valued and respected?
Who are we| Ko wai mātou?

HealthCare NZ provides a wide array of health and human services to people throughout New Zealand. Since 1988 we have been caring, supporting and empowering people in need to live independently, safely and well in their community as well as in specialized treatment settings. We help people gain access to needed services, ensuring they receive vital services, are safe, well-cared for and live as independently as possible.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

At HealthCare NZ, we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. If you would like to work in a role that is both rewarding and challenging and would like to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you!

Online learning platform
Supportive and high knowledgeable team
We are a national organisation who supports personal development for all our staff and we value the amazing work they do
All our employees are committed to making a difference in their communities and are enthusiastic about achieving great outcomes for the people we support
Company vehicle and petrol card
Mentorship Programme
Discounted health insurance
Flexible work environment
No shift work!
About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and passionate Registered Nurse to deliver high quality nursing services to people living in the community. You will live in the Ōtautahi Christchurch region.

You will utilise your nursing knowledge, assessment skills and professional judgement to provide community based clinical support, education and advocacy. Our clients have a wide variety of support needs - you may find yourself working alongside a person who is recovering from an injury, completing hands on nursing tasks (such as wound, catheter and medication management), right through to people who require long term support to remain safe and well in their own home. We can guarantee no two days are ever the same!

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

Strong clinical assessments, excellent assessment skills and a desire to develop your career
Fantastic interpersonal and time management skills
An ability to think fast on your feet in our fast paced but rewarding environment
A great sense of humour and the ability to quickly develop professional rapport with your clients and colleagues
Restricted or Full Driver's License - must be able to drive around by yourself!
Essential to the role is:

A Registered Nurse qualification and a current NZ practising certificate
at least 2+ years of previous community experience
You must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
Excellent verbal communication skills, coupled with a caring nature and the ability to connect and interact within a multi-cultural environment.
A team player, someone who can build professional relationships in the community.
Ability to self-direct and manage a busy workload
Restricted or Full Driver's License - and comfortable out and about seeing clients in their own homes.
Competent computer skills - email, computer-based assessments, smartphones and tablets are used in this role
We offer you a fantastic work/life balance as you will be only required to work Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm OR 8:30am - 5pm. No weekend or shift work!

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

Please apply via our website with your CV and a cover letter. Only applications submitted through the website will be considered.

Applications close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 3rd September 2025 at 5pm.


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.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.


Reference #
35241

Posted on
06 Aug 2025

Closes on
03 Sep 2025 21:00

Location(s)
Christchurch branch area

Expertise
Nursing

Job level(s)
1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time, Permanent part-time
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