Community Nurse

Closing on: Aug 17, 2025

We are searching for a Nurse to Join our Team!

Job Title: Community Nurse – Whānau Health & Home Support Assessments
Location: Whaioranga Trust – 531 Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga
Reports To: Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week

Remuneration: $36-$45 per hour (dependant on experience), Support with Further Study!
Employment Type: Part-time Permanent

Purpose of the Role

To provide culturally responsive nursing through the assessment of home-based support referrals for age-related disabilities and the delivery of community-based health checks. This role prioritises equitable outcomes for whānau Māori and ensures that services are delivered in a manner that upholds mana, fosters whanaungatanga, and supports holistic wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Home-Based Support Assessments – completing clinical assessments in disabilities sector to assess for home based support services
Community-Based Health Checks – conduct health and wellbeing assessments for whanau, screen for long-term conditions, actively target and engage with whānau Māori, ensuring an increase in accessibility
Clinical Guidance & Support – provide clinical guidance to teams, ensuring practice aligns with clinical and cultural safety, strengthen quality improvement and care delivery

Qualifications and Experience

Registered Nurse with current APC (NZNC)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in community, primary care, or aged care nursing
Experience working with Māori communities and understanding of tikanga Māori preferred
Experience in team-based or supervisory roles an advantage
Knowledge of home-based support services and NASC assessment processes an advantage
Current NZ driver’s licence
Completed or looking to study towards a post graduate certificate in nursing

Skills and Attributes

Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
Ability to lead and support others clinically
Culturally safe, respectful, and relationship-focused
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Able to work independently and as part of a kaupapa Māori health team
Confident using digital health systems (e.g. InterRAI and other CMS systems)

Commitment to Kaupapa Māori Values

Uphold and practise the values of the Trust
Be guided by principles of equity, partnership, and tino rangatiratanga
Be open to engaging in te reo Māori and tikanga practices within your role

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