Registered Nurse – Permanent Full time (1.0 FTE)

Registered Nurse – Permanent Full time (1.0 FTE)

Make a Meaningful Difference with Hospice Whanganui

Bring your nursing expertise, compassion, and heart to a team that truly makes a difference.

At Hospice Whanganui, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, comfort, choice, and connection—right through to the end of life.

We provide compassionate, specialist palliative care, free of charge to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their whānau across the Whanganui District, Waimarino region, and South Taranaki.

Our care goes far beyond managing symptoms. We take a truly holistic, person- and whānau-centred approach, supporting physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing. From specialist nursing and symptom management to advocacy, spiritual care, bereavement support, and education, we walk alongside people and their whānau when they need us most.

Be part of something bigger!

As a Hospice Whanganui nurse, you’ll be at the heart of a connected community health network. We work closely with GPs, District Nursing teams, St John, aged residential care, hospitals, pharmacies, and other community providers to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

What makes us unique is our nurse-led, patient- and whānau-led approach. We’re available 24/7, providing flexible and responsive care across the community, hospital, aged residential care, and our inpatient unit.

No two days are the same—and that’s what makes this role so rewarding.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate Registered Nurse to join our team in a permanent, full-time 1.0 FTE position.

This is primarily a community-based role, with opportunities to work within our inpatient unit from time to time. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team providing high-quality, person-centred palliative care across a 7-day service.

You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and whānau, work alongside a diverse range of health professionals, and use your clinical expertise in ways that genuinely improve people’s quality of life.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about holistic, person- and whānau-centred care
• Loves the variety and independence of community nursing
• Enjoys working across different care settings and adapting to changing needs
• Thrives in a collaborative, integrated team environment
• Is flexible, responsive, and comfortable working within a 7-day service
• Is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
• Brings warmth, empathy, professionalism, and a genuine desire to make a difference

You’ll bring:

• A genuine team-first attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent clinical judgement and a commitment to quality care
• A deep understanding of—or passion for developing your practice in—palliative and holistic care
• The ability to work with compassion, confidence, and courage in complex and meaningful situation

Our Values Guide Everything We Do!

We always strive for the best

Excellence • Aspirational • Professional

We continually look for ways to grow, learn, and provide the highest standard of care.

We do the right thing

Manaakitanga • Courage • Integrity

We act with kindness, respect, honesty, and courage—especially when it matters most.

We are stronger together

Kotahitanga • One Team • Partnership

We believe the best care happens when we listen, collaborate, and work together.

Why Hospice Whanganui?

Because here, your nursing skills have a deeply personal impact.

You’ll join a supportive, values-driven team where your contribution is recognised and where you’ll have opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development.

You’ll experience the privilege of supporting people and whānau through some of life’s most significant moments—and the reward of knowing your care, presence, and expertise can make a genuine difference.

If you’re looking for a nursing role where compassion meets clinical excellence, where every day is meaningful, and where you can truly connect with the people you care for, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and make a difference with Hospice Whanganui.

Your skills matter. Your compassion matters. And the care you provide matters.

Ready to apply?

We’d love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact: Anna McClintock-Trass, Nurse Lead on Ph: [06 349 0080](tel:06 349 0080) or Email: [email protected]

Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional palliative care.