Registered Nurse - Community
Waipuna Hospice Incorporated
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Contract type: Full time

Introduction:
Registered Nurse (Community based)
We help with a wide range of services, including nursing and medical care, counselling, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, companion visits, equipment loans, respite care, carer education - and so much more! Thanks to funding from Te Whatu Ora, along with the incredible mahi of our fundraising team and the support of our charity shops, we’re able to keep these essential services going.
We’re proud of our positive team vibe, supportive work environment, and the values that shape everything we do. At Waipuna Hospice, we know that great care starts with great teamwork - and that’s exactly what sets us apart.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in our community as well as being part of a passionate and caring team - this is the place for you. Come join us!
Description:
About The Job
Our registered nurses are the face of Waipuna Hospice in our community. We need an experienced registered nurse with community nursing, palliative care and/or oncology experience.
Waipuna Hospice nurses provide specialist palliative care through close collaboration with patients, their families/whānau, interdisciplinary team members, and other health and community services.
Care is tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family/whānau, encompassing the four dimensions of well-being:
Skills and Experiences:
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Our Purpose: To champion equitable end-of-life care for our communities.
Our Vision: A world where there is compassionate end-of-life care for all.
Our Values: We are inclusive I Kotahitanga
Everyone matters
We are courageous I Kia Mānawanui
Be brave
We make it simple I Kia Ngāwari
Make it easier
We are guardians I Kaitiakitanga
Caring about today and tomorrow
COME AND JOIN US
We are committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation in support of our values. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. In your application we want to see the real you, share your story and become part of ours.
TO APPLY
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real difference, apply now! Our application process might include interviews, job testing, reference checks, and pre-employment screening (we want to make sure you're as awesome as we think you are!).
We review the applications as they come in and continue until the position is filled.
Registered Nurse (Community based)
- 32 hours per week (0.8FTE)
- Bethlehem, Te Puna
- Fixed term - maternity leave cover for 12 months
We help with a wide range of services, including nursing and medical care, counselling, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, companion visits, equipment loans, respite care, carer education - and so much more! Thanks to funding from Te Whatu Ora, along with the incredible mahi of our fundraising team and the support of our charity shops, we’re able to keep these essential services going.
We’re proud of our positive team vibe, supportive work environment, and the values that shape everything we do. At Waipuna Hospice, we know that great care starts with great teamwork - and that’s exactly what sets us apart.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in our community as well as being part of a passionate and caring team - this is the place for you. Come join us!
Description:
About The Job
Our registered nurses are the face of Waipuna Hospice in our community. We need an experienced registered nurse with community nursing, palliative care and/or oncology experience.
Waipuna Hospice nurses provide specialist palliative care through close collaboration with patients, their families/whānau, interdisciplinary team members, and other health and community services.
Care is tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family/whānau, encompassing the four dimensions of well-being:
- Taha tinana - physical health
- Taha hinengaro - mental and emotional well-being
- Taha whānau - social connections and support
- Taha wairua - spiritual health
Skills and Experiences:
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate experience
- Palliative care, oncology experience and/or community nursing experience
- Be committed to, and experienced in interdisciplinary teamwork
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Values that align with Waipuna Hospice Values
- Effective collaboration skills (verbal, written, non-verbal) with experience in communication difficult messages with compassion and care
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good level of computer skills and experience in using patient management systems
- Compassion and an understanding of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and all walks of life. You are a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything that you do.
- A fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Excellent working conditions
- Staff wellness programmes because we care about our staff
- Ongoing professional development
- A competitive remuneration package
- Paid supervision
- Discounts to local dentists, pharmacies, and health insurance
- Free onsite parking
Our Purpose: To champion equitable end-of-life care for our communities.
Our Vision: A world where there is compassionate end-of-life care for all.
Our Values: We are inclusive I Kotahitanga
Everyone matters
We are courageous I Kia Mānawanui
Be brave
We make it simple I Kia Ngāwari
Make it easier
We are guardians I Kaitiakitanga
Caring about today and tomorrow
COME AND JOIN US
We are committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation in support of our values. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. In your application we want to see the real you, share your story and become part of ours.
TO APPLY
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real difference, apply now! Our application process might include interviews, job testing, reference checks, and pre-employment screening (we want to make sure you're as awesome as we think you are!).
We review the applications as they come in and continue until the position is filled.
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