District Nurse Scheduler - Christchurch
Job Description
Looking for a meaningful career step into healthcare? Use your organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills to help District Nursing services run smoothly for people in the community.
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for an organised and customer-focused DN Scheduler to support the smooth coordination of District Nursing services in the community.
This role plays an important part in managing referral flow, maintaining accurate schedules, and supporting the nursing team to respond to client needs within required timeframes.
You will be a key connection point between the District Nursing team, referral centre, regional teams, clients, and external health providers.
This is a full time, Thursday-Monday role, Flexibility to work from home Saturday & Sunday.
Ō Mahi | What You’ll Do
Receive and allocate District Nursing referrals in line with service delivery timeframes
Maintain nurse schedules and update rosters as referral information, nurse feedback, or priorities change
Help coordinate coverage when absences or service changes may affect client visits
Keep referral, roster, and client information accurate across relevant systems
Communicate professionally with nurses, clients, ACC, GP practices, referrers, and internal teams
Escalate risks, issues, or rapid-response referrals to the appropriate nursing lead
Provide administration support where required, including referral closure and follow-up documentation
Mōhou Ake | About You
Excellent time management, coordination, and prioritisation skills
Understanding of, or interest in, working within a healthcare environment
Strong computer literacy and attention to detail
Clear communication skills and a genuine commitment to quality customer service
Confident problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Ability to build positive working relationships with clinical teams, referrers, clients, and stakeholders
Experience with Alaya Care is an advantage
He aha ai mātou? | Why Us
Join a values-led organisation where Kotahitanga, Tū Tika, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga guide how we work together
Develop your coordination, scheduling, and healthcare administration skills in a supportive team environment
Exclusive Spark mobile plan: endless data, unlimited NZ/AU calls and texts, hotspot, and voicemail for $24.15 per month
Be part of a team focused on helping people live independently in their own homes
Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.
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