Registered Nurse - District Nurse

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At HealthCare NZ, we’ve been supporting communities across Aotearoa since 1988. Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.

As one of New Zealand’s leading health and human services providers, we deliver a wide range of community and complex care services. Our nurses play a vital role in ensuring people receive high-quality clinical care—right where they need it most.

Why join us? | He aha ai mātou?

We know great nursing deserves great support. When you join HealthCare NZ, you’ll be part of a team that truly values your expertise and invests in your growth.

What you can expect

• Company vehicle and petrol card
• Ongoing professional development and online learning platform
• Dedicated mentorship programme to support your career progression
• Supportive, experienced clinical team
• Free flu vaccine
• Exclusive partnership discounts with Samsung
• National organisation with strong career pathways
• Discounted health insurance
• Inclusive, values-driven workplace

If you're looking for a role that is both rewarding and professionally stimulating, we would love to hear from you.

About the role | He kōrero mō tēnei tūranga

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

This is a highly autonomous role where you’ll deliver a wide range of clinical care in people’s homes, building meaningful relationships while making a tangible impact every day.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Coordinators, Support Workers, and Allied Health professionals.

Your scope of care will include

• Palliative and end-of-life care (including syringe drivers)
• Complex and non-complex wound care (including negative pressure therapy and compression bandaging)
• Medication management (including methadone programmes)
• Diabetes management
• Catheter and bowel care
• Tunnel drain management
• Post-surgical cardio-thoracic and chest care

Flexibility & work structure

We provide a 24/7 service, with a shared roster designed to support work-life balance:

• Morning shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Afternoon shift: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
• On-call: Approximately one overnight shift every four weeks

What you’ll bring | Ngā pūkenga

We’re looking for someone who is not only clinically capable but genuinely committed to community-based care.

You will have

• Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate
• At least one year of post-registration experience
• Strong clinical judgement and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• A passion for improving the lives of people in their own homes
• Full or restricted driver licence (essential for this role)

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 31st July 2026 at 5pm

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Please note: You must be a citizen or resident of this country to apply, and currently registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Reference #

39937

Posted on

03 Jul 2026

Closes on

31 Jul 2026 17:00

Location(s)

Christchurch branch area

Expertise

District Nursing, Nursing

Job level(s)

1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time