Community Nurse | Christchurch Use your nursing expertise where it makes the biggest difference — in people’s homes. Are you an experienced Nurse looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, work with clinical autonomy and make a genuine difference to people’s lives? Join Healthvision’s Community Nursing Team and take your nursing expertise into the community, where no two days are the same and the care you provide can have a lasting impact on service users and their whānau. We’re looking for a confident, compassionate and proactive Registered Nurse to support people in Christchurch. Why Community Nursing? Community nursing gives you the opportunity to look beyond a diagnosis and understand the whole person . You’ll have the time and autonomy to assess individual needs, develop meaningful care plans and work alongside service users, families and whānau to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll also work with a diverse range of clinical presentations, allowing you to continue developing your skills and broaden your nursing experience. Te Mahi | About the Role As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in people’s homes and other community settings. You’ll take ownership of your caseload while working closely with our clinical team and a wider network of healthcare professionals. Your day-to-day work may include: - Comprehensive nursing assessments and clinical reviews - Providing acute and chronic wound management, including complex wounds and burns - Catheter care and management - Supporting complex and serious injury service users - Medication management and other clinical interventions - Health education for service users, families and whānau - Working collaboratively with GPs, ACC Case Managers, NASC, allied health professionals and other community providers - Supporting a wraparound model of care across Healthvision - Maintaining strong professional relationships with referrers and healthcare partners - Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, safety and quality Location: Christchurch Employment Type: Permanent Hours: Part-time (32 hours per week) A role where you can grow This isn't a role where you'll simply follow a care plan and move on to the next visit. You'll be encouraged to use your clinical judgement, develop your expertise and contribute to better outcomes for the people you support. Depending on your experience and interests, there are opportunities to build your skills in areas such as: - Complex wound and burns management - Compression and Doppler therapy - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - Catheter and continence management - Complex/serious injury care - IV therapy - Pain management - Skin integrity and pressure injury prevention - Clinical education and staff competency development You'll receive comprehensive orientation, ongoing clinical support, supervision and professional development so you can feel confident in your role. About You You’ll be a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse who combines strong clinical skills with genuine compassion . You enjoy building relationships with people, can work confidently on your own, and are equally comfortable collaborating with a wider healthcare team. Ideally, you will have: - At least 2 years' post-registration nursing experience in acute, surgical, community or practice nursing - Strong wound management experience - Experience with catheter care - Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - Excellent organisation and time-management skills - A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach - The ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek support - A commitment to culturally safe and person-centred care - An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Experience in complex wounds, burns, serious injury, compression therapy, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, IV therapy or clinical education would be highly advantageous. Essential Requirements - Current NZ Nursing Council practising certificate - Current Full New Zealand driver's licence - Access to a reliable vehicle - Clean Police Clearance - Eligibility to legally work in New Zealand - Flexibility to travel throughout the Christchurch and nearby areas Ki te huanga | Why Healthvision? At Healthvision, our people are at the heart of what we do. As a family-owned New Zealand organisation, we understand the importance of creating a supportive environment where our nurses can do their best work. You'll receive: Clinical support You're not on your own. You'll have access to experienced clinical colleagues, supervision and ongoing support. Professional development Continue learning and expand your clinical expertise through education, training and practical experience. Variety and autonomy Work across a diverse range of clinical needs while having the independence to manage your work and make professional decisions. Meaningful relationships Build genuine connections with service users and their whānau and see the difference your care makes over time. Career opportunities Develop specialist skills and take on opportunities in clinical education, competency development and quality improvement. Additional benefits - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Birthday Leave - Ongoing education and training - Supportive team environment Te Whakahaerenga | About Healthvision 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, wraparound 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. Hiahia | Ready to Make a Difference? If you're an experienced Nurse who wants more autonomy, greater variety and the opportunity to make a real difference in the community , we'd love to hear from you. Bring your clinical expertise, your people skills and your passion for nursing to Healthvision. Apply now and join our Community Nursing Team. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Community Nurse- Christchurch

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