Who are we | Ko wai matou?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 matou?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 platformSupportive and high knowledgeable teamWe are a national organisation who supports personal development for all our staff and we value the amazing work they doAll our employees are committed to making a difference in their communities and are enthusiastic about achieving great outcomes for the people we supportOption to receive free flu vaccine Company vehicle and petrol cardMentorship ProgrammeDiscounted health insuranceAbout the role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turangaYou will be working as part of our clinical community nursing programme service who provide District Nursing in the community.
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 Otautahi Christchurch region.
This role is about working with our already established team of Nurses, Coordinators, Support Workers and other Allied Health in the community.
As a Registered Nurse you will provide a broad range of care to clients in their own home such as:Palliative care including syringe driver careNon-complex and complex wound care including negative pressure therapy and compression bandagingMedication management and the methadone programmeDiabetes managementCatheter and bowel caresTunnel Drain careCardio-pulmonary CareCardio-thoracic and chest trauma care post-surgeryPart of the role is providing a 24hr service to clients which includes nurses working weekends and evening shifts, as well as an on-call component.
Shifts include:Morning shift: 8:00AM - 4.30PMAfternoon shift 1:00pm - 9.30PMOn call: one overnight shift every 4 weeksWhat you will bring | Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turangaPassion for making a difference and improving the quality of life for people living in their own homesStrong communication and organisational skillsAt least 1 years' experience as a Registered Nurse and have a current registrationRestricted or Full Driver's License - must be able to drive around by yourself!Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.All applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit and be living in or intending to move to Christchurch or Canterbury.
Must be able to complete a satisfactory police check and reference checks.