Enrolled Nurse

Te Mahi/The Role…

Our nursing team, in collaboration with the wider MDT, deliver exceptional palliative care services to our patients and whānau throughout the communities of South and Southeast Auckland. We offer specialised palliative care both onsite at Tōtara Hub (Inpatient unit, Outpatient clinics, Te Puna ora o Tōtara) and in the community.

Tōtara Hospice adopts a holistic assessment and care planning program that is underpinned by a Te Whare Tapa Whā framework where the team collaborates in partnership with the patient and whānau. This wrap-around care ensures patients live their last years of life well and enables you to find joy in your work.

Ngā awhina mōku /Benefits for you...

• A unique employee insurance benefit package! We believe we are the first not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector in NZ to offer this enhancement to our permanent staff members!
• Comfortable patient load. For example, in our IPU our rosters allow for 1 nurse to every 4 patients
• Access to monthly Professional Supervision. Completely confidential and free to you.
• Tailored orientation plans specific to you and your needs and goals
• Individualised education packages, including study leave, tertiary training and development pathways that will support your progression into senior nursing positions along with support to submit PDRP portfolios
• Ample FREE PARKING on-site at Tōtara Hub
• In a quiet and tranquil environment, enjoy your break in either our beautiful gardens, in the modern and comfortable lunchroom or visit our on-site café serving Jack’s coffee and delicious food to fuel you for the day

Ngā pūkenga e hiahiatia/What we would like to see from you…

• A current New Zealand Enrolled Nurse Practicing Certificate and having completed your first year of practice.
• Must be able to commit to a rotating 24/7 roster
• Must be flexible working between IPU and within the community
• Full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence
• Palliative care/chronic long-term conditions experience is desired but not essential as we have a supportive senior nursing team to guide you through your orientation and learning periods.
• Full New Zealand working rights

Kamapene/About the organisation | Tōtara Hospice -Making Hospice Happen

Since 1981, Tōtara Hospice has been a cornerstone of specialist palliative care for South and South-East Auckland, serving one of New Zealand's most diverse communities. Each year, we provide holistic, multidisciplinary care to over 1,100 patients and their whānau, offering services that include inpatient care, community-based support, and a 24-hour advice line, all free of charge. Our care focuses on ensuring dignity, comfort, and compassion for those with life-limiting illnesses.

We proudly embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles of every individual we serve. As part of our commitment, we foster a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and patients, and we actively honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in our service delivery.

Our work culture reflects this inclusivity, evidenced by our place as the WINNER in the 2024 2degrees Auckland Business Awards for "Employer of the Year," and finalists for "Sustainability Excellence," and "People’s Choice." This recognition highlights our efforts to create meaningful, innovative, and compassionate work that makes a difference.

Ngā pārongo whakauru | How to apply - Here’s how!

Whether you’re actively looking for a new role or just curious about what’s out there, this could be your perfect opportunity. Join us and see why TH isn’t your ordinary hospice, we’re extraordinary in every way! Remember to include an updated copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Tōtara Hospice and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. Applications close 30th of August.

Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau.