Make a Lasting Difference in the Franklin Community – Join Us as a casual Community Palliative Care Nurse

Are you ready to use your nursing skills to truly make an impact?

We're looking for compassionate nurses to join our casual workforce in the beautiful Franklin region — a growing semi-rural area home to around 90,000 residents.

In this rewarding role, you’ll be the heart of patient care, delivering advanced assessments and coordinating personalised support right where it’s needed most — in people’s homes. You’ll work closely with local healthcare providers to ensure every individual receives holistic, dignified, and culturally respectful care through their palliative journey.

Why This Role Matters:

At the core of what we do is the community. Our dedicated team provides in-home hospice care that supports patients and their whānau, empowering them through one of life’s most challenging times. It’s more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and passionate team focused on innovation and excellence in care

• Participation in a shared on-call roster

Who You Are:

• A Registered Nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate

• Experienced (2+ years post-grad), adaptable, and an excellent team player

• Known for your strong clinical assessment and communication skills

• Ready to contribute to the well-being of your community in a meaningful way

• Able to work weekends

• Holds a full NZ driver’s license and work rights (residency or valid work visa)

• Postgrad palliative care qualification, or willingness to pursue one

If you're looking for casual work where every day brings the opportunity to make a profound difference, this is it.

Confidential enquiries: A full position description is available on request. lynette@franklinhospice.org.nz

Apply now and become part of a team that puts community, compassion, and care at the heart of everything we do.