Hono mai ki waenganui i a tatou Te Kahu Pairuri o Te Tairāwhiti! Join Our Compassionate Team at Hospice Tairāwhiti!
Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? At Hospice Tairawhiti, we pride ourselves on providing specialised, holistic palliative care in our close-knit and caring community. Located in the stunning Gisborne City, our service area extends from Potaka in the north to Morere in the south.
Why Join Us? | Te Take?
- Beautiful Location: Enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of Gisborne City and its surroundings.
- Professional Growth: Gain experience in palliative care with full training provided, and opportunities for further study.
About the Role | Te Tūnga
The Clinical Education Resource Nurse is a senior role within our clinical team, focused on strengthening palliative care practice across Hospice Tairāwhiti and the wider health community. The role centres on delivering high‑quality education, mentoring nursing staff, and promoting best‑practice end‑of‑life care through evidence‑based learning and clinical support.
Key Responsibilities | Ngā Takohanga
- Develop, deliver and evaluate palliative care education programmes
- Mentor and support nurses through preceptorship and PDRP
- Act as a clinical education resource for hospice staff and community providers
- Promote best‑practice palliative and end‑of‑life care
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and education resources
- Provide clinical cover and participate in on‑call duties when required
What We’re Looking For | Te Manako
- Registered nurse with a minimum three years’ post‑graduate nursing experience (palliative care or related specialty)
- Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate
- Experience in clinical education or mentoring
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Understanding of hospice philosophy, cultural safety and interdisciplinary teamwork
- NZ residenent or holds an unrestricted New Zealand work visa
- Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
- Post‑graduate palliative care qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) are an advantage.
Benefits | Ngā Painga
- Meaningful work making a real difference in the community
- Supportive, and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development
- Flexible 0.8 FTE role supporting work–life balance
If you’re passionate about patient and whānau centred care, enjoy sharing your knowledge and supporting others to grow, and want to be part of a committed and compassionate team making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
To apply send your CV and cover letter telling us why you are a good fit for this role to hr@hospicetairawhiti.org.nz
Hospice Tairāwhiti is a smokefree workplace.
For confidential inquiries about this opportunity please contact Barbara Grout or Joy Cairns, 06 869 0552
Applications close Sunday 10th May.