Mary Potter Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. We provide equitable, compassionate, patient- and whānau- centred, free-of-charge hospice care for patients, families, whānau and carers in the places they call home, and at our Inpatient Unit in Newtown.
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our work, ensuring equitable and culturally respectful care for all. By integrating Te Ao Māori values and practices, we strive to create an inclusive environment that upholds the mana and dignity of those we serve.
Mary Potter Hospice is a Pride Pledge Gold member. We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.
Job Description
About the role
We are looking for Community Registered Nurse Hospice to join our Hospice @ Home teamsupporting patients and whānau in their own home. This position is a great fit for a dedicated and capable professional with expertise in palliative care, who has a strong interest in delivering homebased care. Responsibilities will include assessment, care planning, treatment and outcomes for people with specialist palliative care needs.
As a Community Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in the home. Your role will include:
Providing direct care and support to patients and their caregivers throughout the palliative care journey
Assessing and managing symptoms, including pain and medication support
Supporting a range of care needs, while providing respite and emotional support to whānau
This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your compassion and clinical expertise will make a real difference every day.
We have two positions to fill,
a permanent position with 32 hours per week
a fixed term position with 20 hours per week until November 2026.
The shifts are rostered and rotated scheduled from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will bring:
Registered Nurse with a current NZ annual practicing certificate
Ideally, at least two years’ post-registration experience, with a background in palliative or community nursing (training provided for the right candidate)
Liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team and other Health Care Partners
Have a right to work in New Zealand
Hold a full NZ driver's license
What we offer
• A values-driven workplace grounded in mana, aroha, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga
• A strong commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ongoing professional development and support
• A meaningful role where you can make a difference every day
• An award-winning wellbeing programme, including carers leave, wellbeing payments and an annual wellbeing day
Why join us?
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care that makes a meaningful difference every day
• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Access ongoing professional development, including palliative care training
• Use pool vehicles for community visits
Ready to apply?
Join an organisation that values compassion, quality care and community connection. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Mary Potter Hospice whānau.
For more information or to request a position description, please email:
hr.recruitment@marypotter.org.nz
Applications close: Monday, 15th June 2026
For further enquiries, contact:
Mary Bond, Nurse Team Leader, phone: 021 916 429
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