A few of our amazing nurses are preparing for exciting new arrivals within their whānau and we're on the lookout for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Christchurch team from November. If you're looking for greater variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and whānau, now is the perfect time to make the move into community nursing.
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
- Exclusive partnership discounts with Samsung
- National organisation with strong career pathways
- Discounted health insurance
Looking for more autonomy, greater variety, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community?
Join our Community Nursing team in Ōtautahi Christchurch, where no two days are the same. As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide high-quality clinical care in people's homes, supporting individuals and whānau to live well and remain independent in the place they know best.
This is a role for nurses who enjoy working independently while being backed by an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team. You'll build meaningful relationships with clients, manage diverse clinical needs, and apply your expertise across a broad scope of community nursing practice.
Working alongside fellow Registered Nurses, Coordinators, Support Workers, and Allied Health professionals, you'll be trusted to make clinical decisions and deliver holistic, person-centred care every day.
In this role, you will provide care across a wide range of clinical areas, including:
- Palliative and end-of-life care, including syringe driver management
- Complex and non-complex wound care, including negative pressure therapy and compression bandaging
- Medication management, including methadone programmes
- Diabetes assessment and management
- Catheter and bowel care
- 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
We're looking for an experienced nurse who enjoys building strong relationships, thrives in an autonomous environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional care in the community.
You will have:
Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
At least one year of post-registration nursing experience
Sound clinical judgement and confidence managing a varied caseload
Strong assessment, planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A genuine commitment to person-centred, community-based care
A full or restricted New Zealand Driver Licence
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.
Location(s) Christchurch branch area
Expertise District Nursing
Job level(s) 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience
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Registered Nurse in Christchurch employer: New Zealand Health Group
NZCL is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where you can make a real difference in the lives of clients and their whānau. With guaranteed hours and a focus on personal development, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while working independently in the beautiful Nelson community. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a rewarding environment for both staff and clients.
