Registered Nurse - Palmerston North (4 Days A Week)

"Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel.
For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa"- Dame Whina CooperIf you want to use your work day to truly make a difference in your community and help every Plunket baby to have the best start to life, join us as a Registered Nurse working across Palmerston North, 0.8FTE (4 days a week).
Please let us know in your cover letter what days and hours you are looking for.Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $64,924 ($32.86 per hour) to $92,982 ($47.06 per hour) depending on experience.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityPlunket Nurses assess the growth and development of tamariki and are trusted clinical advisors who walk alongside whanau.You will meet with whanau across Palmerston North (both home visits and in clinics) where you'll foster trusting relationships in the community, and adopt a holistic approach to deliver culturally appropriate and personalised support.
Working alongside a highly motivated and experienced team (another Plunket Nurse and Health Worker), you'll be committed to delivering engaging care where whanau have a safe space to share parenting challenges and celebrate successes.Working in the community during a cost of living crisis means you will undoubtedly meet whanau who are facing significant challenges.
Our clinical responsibilities co-exist with the need to deliver social support to ensure pepi are being raised in safe and healthy homes.
We offer 6-week orientation with ongoing preceptor support to help you find your feet.He korero mou | About youCommunity Nursing requires a particular set of skills.
You may start the day with 5 whanau booked in for visits; one might need to cancel, another might be late, and the last appointment might present significant concerns and take longer than anticipated.
So, you will need to be resourceful, resilient, and comfortable making decisions to ensure we maintain a high-quality experience and minimise risks for our clients.We are confident we can give you great support with our experienced team - so we are open to both new graduates and experienced nurses.It is vital that you enjoy working with pepi; however, the majority of your interactions will be with caregivers.
To deliver the right support, you'll need to have exceptional active listening skills and be able to ask questions tactfully.
Working with whanau from all walks of life will require you to be adaptable to build trust and communicate effectively with different people.Mo to tatou ropu | About our teamWith a stable team and experienced leader, we're well placed to support you if this is your first nursing role.
If you are an experienced nurse, your insight and expertise will support whanau to thrive and our team to grow collectively.Nga pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and QualificationsBe a Registered NurseHold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing CertificateHold a full, clean NZ Driver's LicenceBe committed to completing a 12-month Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (we will cover the cost)Nga hua mahi o Te Whanau Awhina | What we offerVisit our careers site for an overview of the benefits of working here, but for this role, you'll enjoy:Work close to home in a community-based roleA Monday – Friday role12-month PG Certificate paid forSupport for your growth in practice with dedicated space and time for Maori, Pasifika, Asian communities, and more.
Our Kaimahi Maori gather quarterly by region and nationally once a year.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be made online and close 13 July 2025.
For specific questions about the mahi, contact Bridget Robertson, Clinical Leader, at ******.
We will process applications as received and reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.Huanui oranga mo nga mokopuna, nga hapori, he whakaaro paiSetting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come.Whanau Awhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pepi, tamariki, and their whanau/family.
We adopt a pro-equity approach aligned with Treaty principles to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whanau, and connected communities.
We invite you to contribute to this important mahi.
Nau mai, haere mai.Position description: Apply nowShare
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