Job Location: Kahutara , South Wairarapa District Employment Type: Independent Contractor (upto 24 hours per week). Working Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with flexibility to cover additional hours Monday to Friday as required. During school terms, nursing support hours may increase to support the client's school attendance requirements . About the role: We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse Contractor to provide nursing care and support for a young client in their home, during community appointments, and at school. The successful contractor will work alongside a support worker to assist with the client's daily routine and healthcare needs. This is a community-based role suited to a nurse who is passionate about supporting clients to remain in their homes and actively participate in their community while maintaining a high standard of clinical care. Comprehensive client-specific orientation and training will be provided. In this role (Job Responsibilities): - Assisting with washing, applying braces and splints, dressing, continence products etc - Tracheostomy management including changing trache ties. - Supporting with medication management, suctioning, and cough assist. - Hoisting into a wheelchair and assisting with safe transfers into the van, bed, chair, etc. - Management of airway and respiratory monitoring of portable ventilator. - Checking suction bags and emergency bags and ensuring stocked. - Driving to school and generally supporting him throughout the school day. - Performing personal care with the help of the support worker and passive exercises. - Supporting as needed with set up of iPAD etc, books, games, tidying room and checking supplies, and keeping him positively engaged. - There is an expectation that the candidate will be competent in their field with the ability to learn different skills and gain a broad knowledge around medication management, enteral feeding, falls and pressure injury prevention and wound care. - Everyday work will entail being able to work holistically utilizing a person-centered approach and will have a strong knowledge of our health system. The ideal candidate will have (Candidate Pre-Requisites): - A passion for helping people live their best lives in the community! - Experience working in the community is an advantage, but not essential as full support is given. - Current registration and NZNC practicing certificate - The ability to work autonomously with a strong solution-focused approach to challenges - High levels of attention to detail - Strong and positive communication skills - Ability to work in a complex and changing environment - Critical thinking - Must have the right to work legally in NZ - Full Drivers License - Be responsible for managing their own tax obligations, ACC levies, and invoicing requirements. We offer: - Flexible engagement structure. - Consistent hours with a long-term client. - Opportunity to provide meaningful, one-to-one clinical care.Comprehensive client-specific orientation and support. - Competitive contractor rates. About us: Healthvision is a lead provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand. We are a company who is passionate about well-being, working closely with our clients, families, and whānau to wrap around the quality care they need to live life the way they want to and to maximize their independence. At Healthvision we love what we do and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of others. Tūhono Mai | Join Us If you are a compassionate, reliable, and solution-focused Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding independent contractor opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and make a meaningful difference in the life of a young person and their whānau. Applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand and hold current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.

Registered Nurse - (Independent Contractor) South Wairarapa District

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