District Nurse - Kenepuru Community Hospital

District Nurse - Kenepuru Community Hospital

Location : Kenepuru Community Hospital campus

Contract : Permanent, part time 0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight District Nurse position, rostered and rotating

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

District Nurse 0.8 FTE - Kenepuru

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking greater autonomy and working in an environment with a diverse range of patient care. We have opportunities available in our Kenepuru District Nursing team.

District Nursing is a dynamic and evolving field, offering a multi-faceted role that supports patients in their homes and communities. We're looking for compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurses who thrive in autonomous practice and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.

What we offer flexible shifts, morning : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm and afternoon : 1 : 30pm - 10 : 00pm

• Access to regular in-service training, study days, and post-registration academic opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to service development through our Clinical Governance meetings
• A supportive orientation period for nurses new to community care

What we're looking for :

Additional info :

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and enjoy a role that values your expertise and independence, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team / Service / Location

We're seeking District Nurses to join our supportive nursing team, working out of the Community Health Building, Kenepuru Community Hospital campus.

District Nursing is a dynamic and evolving specialty. Our nurses play a vital role in supporting patients transitioning from hospital to home, and in working alongside GP practices to provide care in the community.

Delivering home-based interventions including :

Assessing patients for their personal care needs and developing care plans. Direction and delegation of the Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and collaborating the wider Community Health team to ensure safe, coordinated care.

About you

To be successful in this role :

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20 / 10 / 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : NM316-25

Location :

North Island - Wellington - Porirua

Job type : Expertise :

Clinical - Nursing - Community / District / Public Health

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