Registered Nurse

Specialised Registered Nurse

Three months fixed term role in Tauranga (depending on needs, there may be opportunities for extensions)

12 - hour weekend shifts

We are seeking highly motivated, caring and compassionate registered nurses to care for a child with complex needs in his own home!

VisionWest Home Healthcare is an established provider of quality Homecare services in New Zealand. With skilled and trained Support Workers, VisionWest provides a range of services tailored to meet individual needs to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own homes. 

The Specialised Registered Nurse will possess current annual practicing certificate with the relevant regulatory body and be required to carry out a range of duties including but not limited to:

• Managing a home ventilation system
• Perform tracheostomy cares
• Nutrition management
• Administering medication via percutaneous gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube. 

In addition to the clinical side to the role, the successful applicant will also be engaging with the child for activities and entertainment. 

Relevant experience working with children with complex needs would be an advantage. However, comprehensive training will be provided to the successful applicants. Please note: all applicants must be eligible to work in NZ with appropriate immigration visa.

VisionWest Community Trust is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation with faith led roots, that provides a range of services to communities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Christchurch.

A commitment to the mission and values of VisionWest Community Trust is essential for this position, see www.VisionWest.org.nz.

If this role appeals to you, then please apply now!