District Nurse

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The District Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning and implementation of programmes of care. These will be developed in partnership with patients, family, whanau / carers and significant others and will be evidence based taking into consideration lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health. The District Nurse works in partnership with patients and their families / whanau and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in both the primary and secondary health settings and recognises and supports the delivery of Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes vision and demonstrates the values in the workplace.

As a District Nurse you will experience daily visits to patients. A typical day includes an early start, performing scheduled visits, responding to messages, conducting home-based treatments, and finishing with patient checks and team communication. Incorporated in patient visits is the education and treatment of patients and families, documentation of care, response to calls and collaboration with the wider healthcare team to provide wholistic care for individuals and families.

About the Team / Service / Location

A typical district nursing team incorporates Registered Nurses (RNs), nursing assistants, alongside the client and their family, using generalist and specialist skills to provide holistic care in the home and community. The team emphasizes a restorative, socio-ecological approach, recognizing social determinants of health, and functions as an intermediary between hospital and community care, providing transitional care and enabling self-care.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About you

As a District Nurse you will :

• Hold New Zealand Nursing Council registration (NCNZ).
• Hold a current Practicing Certificate
• Hold a current drivers licence for both manual and automatic vehicles.
• Have evidence of practicing at Level 3 of an approved PDRP programme.
• Have at least 4-5 years post graduate nursing experience in an acute medical / surgical setting.
• Possess Advanced IV management (CVAD), Port-A-Cath, PICC, Midline experience

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 so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job details

Job Reference : ROT03683

Location : North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Nursing - Community / District / Public Health

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