Te āheinga - The opportunity:

We are building a dynamic nursing workforce to support our expanding health services. We have full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and a Nurse Advisor across a range of settings:

• Whakatōhea Health Centre – Our central hub for primary care and integrated health services.

• General Medicine – Everyday healthcare for adults, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common illnesses and chronic conditions.

• After Hours Medical Hub (Pou Ora) – Nurse led, and GP advised urgent care services outside normal clinic hours.

• Day Space Medical Hub (Waka Ora) – Nurse led, and GP advised accessible daytime care for acute and ongoing health needs.

• Mental Health – Supporting individuals and whānau with mental health needs and addiction recovery.

• Pre- and Post-Methamphetamine Residential Facility – Providing care and support for recovery and rehabilitation.

• Community Health – Delivering care in homes and community settings to improve health outcomes.

• Well Child/Tamariki Ora – Health checks and education for pēpi and tamariki to ensure healthy development.

• Rheumatic Fever Programme – Screening, prevention, and treatment to protect whānau from rheumatic fever.

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New Initiative: We are introducing a Nurse Advisor role to oversee and support our nursing workforce. This role will help create opportunities for nurses to rotate across departments, share knowledge, and learn alongside each other—building a collaborative, skilled, and adaptable team. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, we have roles that will challenge, inspire, and grow your skills.

 

 Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

  Depending on your role, you may:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across general medicine, mental health, and community settings.

• Perform urgent triage and emergency interventions, including resuscitation, stabilisation, cannulation, and wound care.

• Conduct systematic health assessments, using evidence-based tools and protocols.

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, following standing orders and clinical guidelines.

• Support chronic condition management, including diabetes, cardiovascular health, and respiratory conditions.

• Deliver immunisation programmes and health screening initiatives.

• Educate and empower whānau through health promotion, lifestyle advice, and disease prevention strategies.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, allied health professionals, and social services, to ensure holistic care.

• Participate in mental health and addiction recovery services, providing therapeutic support and advocacy.

• Maintain accurate documentation in line with privacy and confidentiality standards.

• Contribute to quality improvement, policy development, and clinical audits to enhance service delivery.

• Engage in cultural practices and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in all aspects of care.

• Mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

 

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

• Registered Nurse qualification and Health Practitioner Index (HPI) number with a current practising certificate in New Zealand (Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse).

• Graduate Nurses, looking for new career opportunities, in collaboration with a mentor.

• Clinical competence in primary care, mental health, community nursing, or acute care settings.

• Experience in urgent triage and emergency response, including resuscitation, stabilisation, and cannulation.

• Knowledge of chronic disease management, immunisation programmes, and health screening protocols.

• Ability to work across multiple services, adapting to different clinical environments and patient needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients, whānau, and colleagues.

• Cultural competence, including understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and delivering culturally safe care.

• Collaborative mindset for working in multidisciplinary teams and supporting integrated health and social services.

• Commitment to professional development, including participation in peer review and ongoing education.

• Flexibility and resilience to manage changing priorities and rotating across departments.

• Leadership potential for mentoring and supporting colleagues, especially under the Nurse Advisor initiative.

 

If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.

Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz

 

Due to the considerable number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.