Community Nurses

About the organization

‍This nationwide organization is a leading provider of home-based healthcare and supports the values of Registered Nurses. They help people to remain active, safe, and independent in their own homes and community.

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‍About the Job

Based on the therapeutic model of care, your goal as a community nurse is to work holistically alongside the people you support and their families, encouraging the highest level of independence possible. This includes:

• Working autonomously in the community
• Based out of an office in Christchurch
• Undertaking assessments
• Developing, overseeing, and regularly reviewing support plans
• Working closely with RN, Care Coordinator, and Support Worker colleagues

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Varied roles are available as follows:‍

• Palliative Nurse - Manage a select small caseload Monday to Friday. Symptom and disease progression management, working closely with the family. No on-call.
• District Nurse -  Lots of wound care. 7-day roster, mostly 8 - 4.30 pm. Some 12 - 8.30 shifts and on-call components.
• Community Nurse - Manage evolving caseload, undertake a social and clinical assessment, mentor, verify and supervise support workers.

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This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with a current APC and preferably experienced in long-term conditions, aged residential care, or medical nursing. In addition:‍

• A wonderful communicator – able to develop trust and relationships easily – with clients, family members, key referrer organizations, and colleagues
• You’ll enjoy autonomy and working independently but naturally, want to contribute to the team and work closely with others.
• Adaptable and flexible. Whilst the days and hours are set, you’ll find that no two days are the same.
• Well organized with excellent time management skills, yet able to change priorities and adapt the schedule with ease.
• Technically savvy - you'll be working online and offline remotely with a laptop and phone while on the go.
• Full Driver’s Licence
• We will consider Graduates and Enrolled Nurses for District Nursing positions.

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What’s in it for you?‍

• Stable hours
• Hourly rate plus use of a vehicle for work use (including getting to and from work – a real benefit if you live rurally)

‍These rates have just increased due to collective employment negotiations.

• Professional development opportunities
• Structured and comprehensive training and induction

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