CHT Te Awamutu - Registered Nurse

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CHT Care Homes is seeking two Casual Registered Nurses to join the Lovely CHT Te Awamutu team, a not-for-profit with 60 years serving older New Zealanders. In our 60-bed home, you will deliver resident-centred care, perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments, plan and deliver nursing care, maintain accurate documentation, and mentor care staff while building relationships with residents and whānau. Flexible shifts across days are required. Essential: NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate, genuine compassion, strong assessment and communication skills, and a collaborative, learning mindset. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate resident outcomes, leadership, IT proficiency, and alignment with CHT values, and include a concise note about your fit with our mission and wellbeing initiatives.

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CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 23 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values-led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness.
We are looking for two Casual Registered Nurses to join our dedicated nursing team at Lovely CHT Te Awamutu.
We're seeking compassionate and flexible RNs who are available to work a variety of shifts across different days. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team in the welcoming town of Te Awamutu, where our care home has strong community connections.
Our 60-bed care home provides a warm, supportive environment where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a committed and caring team.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Registered Nurse with us, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional, resident-centred care. Every day you will:
• Complete initial and ongoing clinical assessments
• Plan, deliver and delegate high-quality nursing care
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor health changes
• Review and adjust care plans for safety and effectiveness
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, whānau, and allied health professionals
• Support, mentor, and guide our care team
Your work will directly enhance the wellbeing, comfort, and dignity of our residents.
What We’re Looking For
• A current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate
• Genuine compassion and a passion for caring for older people
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills
• Confidence in leading and supporting care staff
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning
• Comfort using standard IT and clinical systems
Benefits of working at CHT
• Long service leave and recognition for your commitment
• An annual shoe voucher—because comfort matters
• Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support
• The reassurance of working for a not-for-profit that reinvests in its people, care homes, and resident experience

Join us at CHT and bring comfort, care, and connection to our residents every day