Palliative Care—Permanent FTE options available
Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with life-limiting illness?
At Cranford Hospice, you’ll join a compassionate and innovative team delivering specialist palliative care across Hawke’s Bay. This is an opportunity to walk alongside patients and their whānau at one of the most important times in their lives, providing expert care, comfort, and dignity when it matters most.
We’re proud of the supportive and inclusive environment we’ve built, where collaboration, learning, wellbeing, and whānau-centred care are genuinely valued. It’s an exciting time to join us as we prepare for our brand-new hospice and continue shaping the future of palliative care in our community.
We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available to support work-life balance.
About the role
In this role, you’ll support patients with life-limiting illness, providing symptom and pain management and delivering end-of-life care. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team who genuinely support one another and shares knowledge.
If you’re interested but unsure about hours, we’d still encourage you to get in touch – we’re happy to talk through options.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Hours: Flexible hours – part-time and full-time options available
- Location: Inpatient Unit and community settings
- Schedule: Rostered shifts, including nights, weekends and on call
What you’ll bring
- Current NZ Registered Nurse APC
- Solid clinical experience (palliative care experience is an advantage, but not essential)
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Strong clinical judgement and communication skills
- Comfortable using digital systems
- Full, clean driver’s licence
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a healthcare setting
- A caring, respectful approach and ability to build strong relationships with patients and whānau
Just as important as your clinical skills is how you work – being a team player, supporting others and bringing empathy and integrity to what you do.
What we offer
- A supportive, down-to-earth team environment
- A workplace that genuinely values its people
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities to grow your skills in palliative care
- A strong focus on wellbeing and balance
- A strong focus on wellbeing and balance
- Flexible working options where possible
This is a role where you can do meaningful work and feel supported while doing it.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience. You’ll need the right to work in New Zealand and be able to pass Police Vetting.
Cranford Hospice is a party to the NZNO Hospice Nurses Single Employer Collective Agreement.
To request a full job description or apply, email our People and Culture Advisor, Caitlin at: caitlin.doran@cranfordhospice.org.nz
