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He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role 
Access Community Registered Nurses work in the community, carrying out social and clinical assessments, developing and overseeing support plans and mentoring and verifying the competence of our support workers. They review the effectiveness of our Access service to ensure that we provide safe, effective care and support to our clients. 
  
Ngā kawenga matua | Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality, culturally safe palliative care in the community 
• Provide symptom management and end-of-life care tailored to individual needs 
• Support clients and whānau with psychosocial care and advocacy 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care planning

You will provide culturally safe, respectful and consent-based care that recognises what matters to each person — including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, communication needs and boundaries — and you will involve whānau/support networks where this is the person’s preference. 
  
Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga | Skills and experience 

• Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate 
• Experience in palliative care, oncology, or long-term conditions (essential) 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in diverse communities 
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage workload autonomously 
• High level of interpersonal, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills 
• Intermediate computer skills, including online documentation 
• New Zealand Full or restricted driver’s license 
• You will also demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with the ability to practice in a culturally responsive and inclusive way
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice, equity, and respectful engagement with Māori, Pacific and diverse communities
• Strong communication skills that support safe engagement (including awareness of health literacy and adapting communication to the person)
• Willingness to learn, reflect and adapt your practice in line with supervision, training, and continuous improvement

He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?  

• Work Flexibility 
• Company car provided for full-time nurses, supporting your daily community visits 
• Work alongside nurses from a range of backgrounds, including ICU, aged care, orthopaedics, and emergency departments 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• We believe in working together, supporting one another, and doing the right thing for our clients 
• Company phone and laptop 
• Access to an exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: 
  Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls and texts, hotspot access, voicemail — all for $24.15 per month 

Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us. 

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