We have full- time and part-time permanent vacancies for Community Registered Nurse's to join our supportive District Nursing team.

What's in it for you?

• $500 sign on bonus, which will be paid after 6 months working at Access
• Rotational roster that includes days 0800-1630, evenings from 1200-2030, weekends
• A rostered on call component which covers overnights from 1630-0800
• Opportunity to have clinical experiences which differ from those in a large tertiary Hospital while still enjoying the benefits of professional development and career opportunities in a large organisation
• Penal rates
• Company car
• Make a real difference within your community
• Thrive within a company that holds strong core values about our community's healthcare and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• As a district nurse you would be expected to undertake:
• Wound care, complex and non complex
• NPWT dressings
• Compression bandaging
• Catheter care, IDC and SPC
• Medication administration
• General health assessments
• Palliative and end of life care
• To ensure compliance with referrer instruction, GP orders and established polices and procedures
• To deliver a high standard clinical service to our clients, along with supervision and support for member of the team

Requirements

• Hold a current Full New Zealand drivers' licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications
• Two years medical/surgical or community experience needed.
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong interest and experience in wound care is an advantage
• Clear concise communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to support and work within a team but also work autonomously
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Critical thinker and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required

You can learn more about how Access supports people to remain independent in their own homes through our Youtube video at or visit access.org.nz

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you would like further information including a copy of our application form, please email:

Those that are shortlisted will be contacted.

Access Community Health (Hauora-Tara-Ä€-Whare) is a leading provider of home based healthcare and support. Our nationwide teams of over 4,000 support workers and registered nurses support people to remain active, safe, and independent in their own homes and communities.

Access Community Health is proud to be part of the Green Cross Health Group and sits at the forefront of the home and community health sector. Green Cross Health is a primary healthcare provider, delivering integrated healthcare solutions to New Zealanders. It represents over 350 community pharmacies under the Life Pharmacy and Unichem brands, 45 medical centres under The Doctors brand, specialised nursing services through Total Care Health and home healthcare through Access Community Health.

As per the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations Order) Health and Disability workers must be fully vaccinated including the booster shot. We'll need to collect this evidence of your vaccinations during our recruitment process.

He kapiti hono he tatai hono he manaaki tangata We connect, we customise, we care for our people

Job details Reference # 38462

Posted on 22 Mar 2022

Location(s) Canterbury, Rest of Canterbury, North Canterbury, Christchurch, Timaru & South Canterbury