District Nurse

• District Nurse - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital

• Permanent, Part -Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

• A rewarding opportunity to deliver care in the community, supporting patients and whānau to maintain independence and wellbeing in their own homes.
• This role will be within the Community Nursing Service based in either Napier or Hastings. 

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

As a Registered Nurse - District Nursing, you will provide high ‑ quality, patient ‑ centred care to people in their homes and community settings.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, and deliver a wide range of nursing interventions to support patients with acute and long ‑ term conditions. A key focus of the role is health education, empowering patients and whānau to manage their health and maintain independence.

You will work autonomously while also collaborating closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including primary care, allied health and community providers, to ensure coordinated and effective care. The role also involves accurate documentation, use of workload management tools, and contribution to quality improvement and service development.

This is an ideal role for a nurse who enjoys variety, independence and building strong relationships with patients and whānau in a community setting.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Community Nursing Service based at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital, delivering care across the region.

The team works closely with hospitals, primary care and community providers to support patients at home, with a strong focus on keeping people well in the community and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.

For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You are an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working in the community and delivering holistic, patient‑centred care. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate
• At least 3 years’ post‑graduate clinical experience
• IV certification
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong assessment, communication and organisational skills
• Confidence managing a varied clinical workload
• A current full NZ driver licence
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes

Desired:

• Experience in community or district nursing
• Competence in wound care, compression bandaging and vascular assessment
• Knowledge of long‑term condition management and primary care
• Experience with palliative care and catheter management
• Working towards or holding a PDRP portfolio and/or postgraduate qualification

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 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 by 25th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Ferguson - Michelle.Ferguson@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.