District Nurse

Job Description

- District Nurse (HAW03448)District Nurse:HAW03448Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Full time, fixed term until August 2021
80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing team as a District Nurse.

This position is for a duration of 12 months to cover parental leave. Ideally we are looking for someone full time, although we could also consider part-time hours (0.8 FTE) as an option.
Community Nursing provides a wide range of specialist nursing care in the community, with the aim being to enable our patients to stay healthier for longer and remain in their own home.

The role would appeal to those who enjoy the challenges and variety associated with working autonomously in the community environment.

It is essential that you have a current unendorsed drivers licence, a strong customer service focus, and have a broad range of clinical skills including wound management (both acute and chronic), intravenous therapy, urinary in-dwelling catheter management as well as knowledge in the management of long term conditions. Ideally you’ll have experience in a community setting however we will consider all applicants who can demonstrate practise at a proficient level.
The Hawke’s Bay DHB in general encourages a workforce that’s innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we’ll support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We’re committed to delivering and living our DHB values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Akina – Improvement,Raranga te tira – Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We’re are proud of our team’s diversity.We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.

Check out our to get a better feel for working at the Hawke’s Bay DHB.

Please review the Position Profile and consider applying!
For more information contact Maree Gladstone, Clinical Nurse Manager ph (06) 878 8109, ext 5758 or email: .