Registered Nurse - Nelson

We are currently expanding our Homecare Clinical team, and we are looking for an Integrated Registered Nurse who will work cross‑functionally (Homecare, Community Nursing and Clinical Trials) across Nelson and surrounding areas.

About the Position | Te Mahi

We are looking for a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in a full‑time, permanent role (40 hours per week, rostered Monday to Sunday). This is an autonomous and rewarding position, where you’ll visit patients in their homes, applying your practical nursing expertise and clinical assessment skills. The successful candidate will provide patient education, case management, and build strong relationships with GP practices and other referrers. We’re seeking someone experienced, clinically confident, and motivated with excellent wound care knowledge, ideally gained through community or district nursing. In return, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to deliver continuity of care from start to finish, supported by a comprehensive orientation, ongoing clinical mentorship, and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands‑on service user assessments and Community Support Worker training and competencies.
• Monitor progress and review service user goals on a regular basis.
• Empower the people we support to live their best lives through a client‑centred, holistic approach.
• Report incidents and escalate any concerns in a timely manner to the Clinical Lead.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Client Service Managers and the Homecare Clinical Lead to deliver outstanding community services.
• Apply strong clinical skills in medication management, enteral feeding, falls and pressure injury prevention, and wound care, while assisting in clinical trial activities and expanding knowledge in research‑based care.
• Communicate effectively with primary and secondary healthcare providers; knowledge of ACC and MOH community contracts is an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Current registration with the NZ Nursing Council and an up‑to‑date practising certificate.
• Experience working in community or home‑based settings (desirable).
• The ability to work autonomously with a proactive, solution‑focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.
• Confidence using MS Office and digital systems.
• Adaptability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• A clean, full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We Offer

• Competitive Pay Rates (Depending on years of practical experience, the pay for clinical workers can range from $80,000 to $90,000 annually).
• Flexible hours.
• Training opportunities.
• Supportive team.
• Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services.

About Healthvision | Ko Wai Matou

Healthvision is a family‑owned provider of homecare, community nursing and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want. We work closely with individuals, their families and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wrap‑around in‑home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation and dedication – values that shape everything we do.