INPATIENT UNIT - REGISTERED NURSE - HE PAIRURI NĒHI - 0.6 FTE

Join a Team That Delivers Exceptional Care

Arohanui Hospice is an AEWV Employer

Competitive remuneration, professional development and the opportunity to work at one of the most respected specialist palliative care services in NZ

For more than 30 years, Arohanui Hospice has been providing specialist palliative care to the Manawatū community. We walk alongside people living with life-limiting illness, providing holistic care grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā and supporting patients and whānau through every stage of their journey.

Why Join Arohanui Hospice?

Arohanui Hospice offers a unique nursing environment where compassion and clinical expertise come together to make a meaningful difference.

Our Inpatient Unit is a supportive, highly skilled setting where nurses work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient and whānau-centred care. You'll be part of a service that values clinical excellence, collaboration, continuous learning, and respect for every individual and their story.

Hospice nursing offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and whānau, providing expert care, comfort, and support during some of life's most significant moments.

The Role - Registered Nurse (0.6 FTE, Permanent)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Unit on a permanent 0.6 FTE basis.

Working rostered shifts across seven days, including nights and weekends, you'll provide specialist palliative nursing care as part of a trusted and experienced team. This role offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, build meaningful therapeutic relationships, and contribute to high-quality care during a significant time in people's lives.

What You'll Bring

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Strong general nursing experience is essential
• Experience in palliative care is advantageous, however nurses with a passion for compassionate, person-centred care are encouraged to apply
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, including postgraduate education and participation in the PDRP
• Excellent communication skills and sound clinical judgement
• Confidence using electronic patient management systems
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to achieving equitable health outcomes
• The ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Arohanui Hospice, We Know Our People Are Our Greatest Strength. In Return For Your Expertise, Compassion, And Commitment, We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a highly skilled, supportive, and values-led multidisciplinary team
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to patients, whānau, and the wider community every day
• Ongoing professional development, education, and learning opportunities in specialist palliative care
• Support for postgraduate study and participation in the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)
• The opportunity to develop specialist palliative nursing skills while working alongside experienced clinicians
• A collaborative environment where your knowledge, experience, and contribution are valued
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support services
• A role where compassion, clinical excellence, and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do

Apply Now

If you're looking for a nursing role where clinical expertise, compassion, and meaningful connections come together every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications are open now and will remain open until the position is filled.

Please send your CV and cover letter to vacancies@arohanuihospice.org.nz.

For a full position description, please click HERE

Nau mai, haere mai - join us.