Tōtara Hospice is the leading palliative care provider in South and Southeast Auckland. And right now, we’re looking for a Clinical Charge Nurse to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a forward-thinking Gen 3 team at South Auckland’s foremost specialist palliative care provider—where you’ll be recognised not as ordinary, but as a clinical leader in a centre of excellence.

Step inside and you’ll find more than a hospice — you’ll find a community. A café on site, a 2^nd Edition boutique store, and a culture so good we won South and East Auckland Employer of the Year 2024 at the 2Degrees Business Awards. Still curious? Don’t just take our word for it — watch our story here: Hospice Heroes.

Te Mahi | The Role…..

As the CCN, you will lead and coordinate all nursing services across inpatient and community settings, ensuring safe staffing, guiding clinical decision-making, and overseeing patient flow. You’ll work closely with our Nurse Unit Manager, who brings over seven years of experience at TH. Having started from the ground up, she has embraced every opportunity to upskill and grow into her current leadership role. Her deep understanding of our systems, culture, and clinical environment makes her an invaluable mentor and leader. She leads with high standards and a strong sense of purpose—creating a space where staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. You’ll be joining a leadership team that genuinely fosters growth, encourages innovation, and champions a safe, collaborative, and people-first environment. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a high-performing nursing team to deliver safe, effective, compassionate, and dignified care using the Te Whare Tapa Whā framework.
• Partnering with Operational Leads and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
• Managing workforce planning and skill mix to meet fluctuating service demands.
• Overseeing patient flow, including admissions and discharges, to maintain safe and efficient care delivery.
• Collaborating with medical and allied health professionals to support holistic treatment planning.
• Maintaining clinical credibility through hands-on leadership and role modelling best practice.

Ngā pukenga e hiahiatia/ What we would like to see from you...

We’re seeking a confident and compassionate clinical leader with a strong background in palliative care, oncology, or haematology—this experience is essential for success in a hospice environment.

You will bring:

• Registered Nurse qualification with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) in New Zealand.
• A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience, including at least 2 years in palliative care, oncology, or haematology.
• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting, ideally as a Charge Nurse or similar.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex care needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building abilities, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Experience working in a hospice or community-based palliative care setting is highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of rotational rosters, collective agreements, and clinical platforms such as MedTech.
• Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to culturally safe practice.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• The ability to contribute to digital transformation in clinical practice, education, and service design.

Ngā awhina mōku /Benefits for you...

• A VERY EXCITING and 100% unique TO US employee insurance benefit package!! We believe we are the first not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector in NZ to offer this enhancement to our permanent staff members!
• Access to monthly Professional Supervision. Completely confidential and AT NO COST TO YOU!
• Tailored orientation plans specific to you and your needs and goals
• Individualised education packages, including study leave, tertiary training and development pathways that will support your progression into senior nursing positions along with support to submit PDRP portfolios
• Ample FREE PARKING on-site at Tōtara Hub
• Enjoy staff coffee discounts at Aroha Eatery, our welcoming onsite café, and explore the 2nd Edition Boutique Shop—a thoughtfully curated space offering unique finds and a relaxing break during your day. 

Kamapene/About the organisation...

Since 1981, Tōtara Hospice has been a cornerstone of specialist palliative care for South and Southeast Auckland, serving one of New Zealand's most diverse communities. Each year, we provide holistic, multidisciplinary care to over 1,100 patients and their whānau, offering services that include inpatient care, community-based support, and a 24-hour advice line—all at no cost to our community. Our care focuses on ensuring dignity, comfort, and compassion for those with life-limiting illnesses.

We proudly embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles of every individual we serve. As part of our commitment, we foster a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and patients, and we actively honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in our service delivery.

We are proud to be recognized for winning the 2024 2degrees Auckland Business Awards for "Employer of the Year," and finalists for "Sustainability Excellence," and "People’s Choice." This recognition highlights our efforts to create meaningful, innovative, and compassionate work that makes a difference.

Ngā pārongo whakauru | How to apply - Here’s how!

Come join a team that’s changing what palliative care looks like — grounded in excellence and wrapped in compassion. If you are searching for a fulfilling career in healthcare where you can make a difference by just doing your best, please APPLY now.

Remember to include an updated copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Tōtara Hospice and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. Applications close 18 October 2025.

At this stage, we're not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Should we require support in the future, we’ll be in touch directly. Thank you for your understanding.

Only applicants already residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau. We respect and support patients who choose this option!