- District Nursing - Taumarunui Hospital Location
- Permanent Position - 20 hours per week
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
We currently have a vacancy for a registered nurse to join our District Nursing Service. The position covers both rural and urban bases within Taumarunui.
We require flexibility from staff to work across both the rural and urban settings as part of the District Nurse position.
This is a 7 day a week service with hours between 8am - 5pm, and the successful applicant will be required to work rostered duties, including weekends and some on-call.
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About the Service
District nurses provide a wide range of services in their local communities, often visiting people in their home. We work closely with allied health staff such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Our district nurse teams work from 16 bases across the Waikato District Health Board.
District nurses provide a comprehensive range of quality, patient-focused, professional and holistic nursing services to patients’ through-out the life-span in the community setting. This requires a person who is adaptable, dynamic and able to work autonomously. The district nurse role includes; advanced assessment, management, support and education for wound management, compression therapy, IV management, palliative/end of life care in the rural setting, continence assessment, catheter management, ostomy management, assessment for acute personal care and home help, support with home oxygen / respiratory patients, rheumatic fever secondary prevention prophylaxis and liaison/referrals with other health professionals.
About Taumarunui
Taumarunui Hospital provides essential 24/7 emergency services and supports high-acuity patients through air and road ambulance retrievals to Waikato Hospital for complex care. The hospital also offers a range of specialty outpatient clinics with senior visiting doctors, as well as general laboratory and radiology diagnostics. With a growing number of nurse-led services, Taumarunui Hospital follows the Taumarunui Integrated Health Care model, developed in collaboration with local community and primary health services to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Located in the heart of the North Island, Taumarunui is the perfect base for those who love the outdoors. Positioned along the Adventure Highway, the town offers access to some of New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes, including views of Mt. Ruapehu and the peaceful Wanganui River. Taumarunui is the gateway to Whanganui National Park, Tongariro National Park, and the Pureora Timber Trail, providing endless opportunities for outdoor adventures like canoeing, jetboating, fishing, mountain biking, and scenic walks. With its blend of natural beauty and adventure, Taumarunui is the ideal location for those looking to build their career while embracing a vibrant, outdoor lifestyle.
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About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
- Current New Zealand registered nurse practicing certificate
- A full current NZ driver’s licence with no restrictions
- A minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse
- The ability to work effectively within a team
- Sensitivity to cultural aspects and the ability to apply the Treaty of Waitangi principles to practice
- Excellent assessment skills and time management
- The ability to work autonomously
It would be an advantage to have previous district nursing experience and/or an advanced knowledge in wound management, as well as palliative care experience.
An orientation program will be provided, and the start date can be negotiated
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 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 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.