Community / District / Public Health
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Hauraki Thames Coromandel (HTC) District Nursing team primarily based in Waihi.District Nursing is a community nursing-based service and a combination of home visiting and clinic-based work.
The District Nurse Service provides services 7 days a week from 0800- 1630 hours, and this includes after hours on call and call outs for palliative / end of life care when required.A full, unrestricted New Zealand drivers licence is essential for this role.
Please do not apply if you do not have a full New Zealand drivers license. The work is predominantly community / patient home based, and requires driving both locally & long distances on a daily basis.This role is not suitable for a new graduate nurse.
Click here to view the position description. About the ServiceThe Hauraki Thames Coromandel community services is an urban / rural service.Rural District Nursing provides a wide variety of care across the lifespan and offers a challenging, varied and complex nursing role within the community including long-term medical conditions, home based palliative end of life care and chronic wound management within a multi-disciplinary environment inclusive of primary health care providers.An understanding of improving health outcomes is essential and an ability to work within a variety of home / social, community & cultural demographics.
You will work in other bases as directed. About youA District Nurse is required to be multi-skilled with excellent assessment and communication skills.We work alongside many other health providers within the Community setting and relationship building is an essential part of our service.Familiarisation with and use of electronic devices is an essential part of this role.Requirements for the role:Current New Zealand Registered Nurse annual practicing certificate (Essential).A full & current class 1, NZ drivers licence with no restrictions.
(Essential).Relevant experience for Rural District Nursing with a minimum of three years experience.Postgraduate study is preferredProven time management skills with an ability to prioritise & think critically.A demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team is vital for this roleManage personal & professional boundaries within a small rural community.Sensitivity to cultural aspects and the Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 13 November 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.