Registered Nurse – Independent Contractor

Healthvision

. Provide nursing care and support for a young client in their home, during community appointments, and at school .

Posted 10/8/2026contractKahutara • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates competence in nursing care, including medication management, tracheostomy care, and respiratory monitoring, while applying a holistic, person-centered approach to support clients in home and community settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current RegistrationNZNC Practicing CertificateFull Drivers LicenseMedication ManagementCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Nursing CareTracheostomy ManagementMedication ManagementSuctioningCough AssistEnteral FeedingWound CareAttention to DetailComplex Environment AdaptabilityPersonal Care Assistance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCompassionate ApproachReliabilitySolution-Focused MindsetAutonomous Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

Portable VentilatorIPadEmergency BagsSuction Bags

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Annual Practising Certificate

Industry Keywords

Community NursingHolistic CareClient EngagementHealthcare NeedsPersonal Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nursing care and support for a young client in their home, during community appointments, and at school
Assist with washing, braces and splints, dressing, and continence products
Manage tracheostomy, including changing trache ties
Support medication management, suctioning, and cough assist
Hoist the client into a wheelchair and assist with safe transfers into the van, bed, chair, and other locations
Manage airway and respiratory monitoring of a portable ventilator
Check and restock suction bags and emergency bags
Drive to school and support the client throughout the school day
Perform personal care with assistance from the support worker and provide passive exercises
Set up iPad, books, and games; tidy the room; check supplies; and keep the client positively engaged
Work alongside a support worker to assist with daily routines and healthcare needs
Apply a holistic, person-centered approach while supporting participation in home and community life

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current registration and NZNC practicing certificate
Valid Annual Practising Certificate
Right to work legally in New Zealand
Full Drivers License
Experience working in the community is an advantage, but not essential
Ability to work autonomously with a strong solution-focused approach to challenges
High levels of attention to detail
Strong and positive communication skills
Ability to work in a complex and changing environment
Critical thinking
Competence in nursing, with ability to learn skills related to medication management, enteral feeding, falls and pressure injury prevention, and wound care
Ability to manage own tax obligations, ACC levies, and invoicing requirements
Compassionate, reliable, and solution-focused approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible engagement structure
Consistent hours with a long-term client
Opportunity to provide meaningful, one-to-one clinical care
Comprehensive client-specific orientation and support
Competitive contractor rates
Flexible working hours, with flexibility to cover additional hours Monday to Friday as required
Client-specific orientation and training
Long-term client engagement