Registered Nurse

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at Cranford Hospice, you will provide expert symptom and pain management, as well as end-of-life care for individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in specialist palliative care while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

  • Location: InPatient Unit and community settings
  • Schedule: Rotating shifts across seven days, including nights and weekends

What you’ll bring

  • New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
  • Extensive general nursing experience, with palliative care experience preferred.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development through the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).
  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in digital patient management systems.
  • Full, clean driver’s licence.
  • Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to health equity.
  • Empathy, integrity, and a passion for supporting patients and whānau.

What we offer

  • Family-friendly and inclusive workplace.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and growth in palliative care.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Wellness-focused and supportive culture.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with a life-limiting illness.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for this position, please email your current CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to caitlin.doran@cranfordhospice.org.nz.

Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights and be able to successfully pass a Police Vetting Check.

Cranford Hospice is a party to the NZNO Hospice Nurses Single Employer Collective Agreement.