District Nurse - Thames

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Thames, North Island

12d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

• Hauraki Thames Coromandel Community Nursing Services- Thames
• 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)

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 are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau‑centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Hauraki Thames Coromandel (HTC) District Nursing team primarily based in Thames.

District Nursing is a community nursing‑based service comprising home visiting and clinic‑based work. The District Nurse Service operates 7 days a week from 0800–1630 hours, including after‑hours on‑call and call‑outs for palliative / end‑of‑life care when required.

A full, unrestricted New Zealand driver’s licence is essential. This role is primarily community / patient home‑based and involves driving locally and over long distances daily. This position is not suitable for a new graduate nurse.

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About the Service

The 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 with primary health care providers.

An understanding of improving health outcomes is essential, with the ability to work with diverse home, social, community, and cultural demographics. You may work in other bases as directed.

About You

A District Nurse must be multi‑skilled with excellent assessment and communication skills. Relationship building is essential, and familiarity with and use of electronic devices is required.

Requirements

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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, and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, 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 5 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

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

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