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Nurse / Compounder
District Nurse - Southern, West Coast
Nurse / Compounder
#795449
Remote / WFH
South Island - West Coast Hokitika
Job Description
District Nursing Southern - West Coast
0.6 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building 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 skilled nurse to step into a community role, as someone who is looking to diversify their skills. You will be working within the district nursing team seeing patients in clinics onsite as well as visiting them in their own homes. You will be completing duties in areas relating to surgical services, medical and palliative nursing.
Providing high quality care for our patients from our diverse community
Patient management and documentation control
Assisting across the wider team where needed.
About You
High levels of empathy
Strong initiative and ability to think on your feet
Enthusiasm and a desire to work collaboratively within the high preforming team
Passion and drive to up skill and develop your scope of practice.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Hokitika is Southern to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Hokitika river.
Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a 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. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - to become part of our team.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner at Victoria Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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0.6 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building 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 skilled nurse to step into a community role, as someone who is looking to diversify their skills. You will be working within the district nursing team seeing patients in clinics onsite as well as visiting them in their own homes. You will be completing duties in areas relating to surgical services, medical and palliative nursing.
Providing high quality care for our patients from our diverse community
Patient management and documentation control
Assisting across the wider team where needed.
About You
High levels of empathy
Strong initiative and ability to think on your feet
Enthusiasm and a desire to work collaboratively within the high preforming team
Passion and drive to up skill and develop your scope of practice.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Hokitika is Southern to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Hokitika river.
Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a 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. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - to become part of our team.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner at Victoria Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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