At Tōtara Hospice, you’re more than a nurse — you’re part of a purpose‑driven, compassionate team making a real impact in the lives of patients and their whānau.

If you’re looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to choose when you work, this casual role is perfect for you. We are growing our pool of casual Registered Nurses to support both our Inpatient Unit and Community Services.

Te Mahi | The Role

As a Casual Registered Nurse, you’ll pick up shifts that suit your lifestyle while delivering high‑quality, compassionate palliative care. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team providing support to patients and whānau during some of life’s most important moments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pain and symptom management to ensure patient dignity and comfort
• Administering medications, infusions, oxygen therapy and other symptom‑relief measures
• Collaborating with allied health colleagues on holistic care plans
• Supporting and educating patients and whānau on symptom management and care needs
• Documenting assessments and interventions accurately in MedTech & MediMap
• Responding to changes in condition and escalating care appropriately
• Upholding safe clinical practice, infection control, and medication safety standards
• Engaging in ongoing professional development

Our work is grounded in the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, ensuring a holistic, culturally responsive approach to care.

Ngā āwhina mōu | Benefits for You

When you join Tōtara Hospice, you’ll have access and benefits to:

Flexibility: Choose shifts that suit your availability

Variety: Access to morning, afternoon, night and weekend shifts

Award‑Winning Culture: Join an organisation recognised for excellence in people and wellbeing

Perks: Free parking, Aroha Eatery discounts, 2nd Edition Boutique deals

Competitive Pay: CEA rates plus applicable allowances

Ngā pūkenga e hiahiatia/What We’re Looking

We’re seeking a compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurse — someone who brings heart, curiosity and professionalism to their work. Ideally, you’ll have experience in:

• Oncology
• Haematology
• Palliative care
• Or chronic/long‑term condition management

To be considered, you’ll need:

• A current NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
• Flexibility to work across mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence (for community shifts — pool cars provided)
• Experience completing comprehensive assessments
• Palliative care experience is desirable but not essential — full support and orientation provided

Kamapene | About the organisation 

Since 1981, Tōtara Hospice has been a cornerstone of specialist palliative care for South and South-East 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 free of charge. 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.

Our work culture reflects this inclusivity, evidenced by our place as winner in 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!

If you’re looking for meaningful work with flexibility and heart, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you’d like to join Tōtara Hospice as part of our casual nursing pool.

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!