Vacancy Ref # 5887118

The Wairarapa DHB is looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing team.  The Community Nursing team provides nursing care, advice and support to patients and their whanau across various healthcare settings.  Working predominantly in the area of palliative care you will have the opportunity to train and work within the district nursing team as well.  The primary focus of this role is to assess, plan, co-ordinate, provide and evaluate quality palliative nursing care to patients in the community.

We have one position available, working 64 hours per fortnight, (covering Monday to Sunday) rostered and rotating shifts. You will also be required to participate in the after hours on-call roster.

There is a requirement to work across the whole of the Wairarapa.  You will need to have a flexible approach to how your hours are worked as these may vary each week.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years' postgraduate experience, preferably in a Community setting.  A Postgraduate qualification within this area is desirable but not essential. 

You will have a current annual practicing certificate and, as we visit patients out in the community, a clean driver's license is essential.

For further information please contact Olivia Bailey-Rotman, Charge Nurse Manager Community Nursing & Support Services on (06) 946 9827 or 021 308 495.

Closing Date:  Open until successful applicant appointed

To apply for this role, please click on "Apply Now", this will take you to the Wairarapa DHB recruitment website.  The job description is available via the advert at the bottom of the page – refer to the “Download PD” button.