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Registered Nurse sought for a 6 month fixed term contract at Bupa Crofton Downs Care Home, Wellington, 32 hours per week, mornings 6:45am to 3pm, 4 on 2 off across a 6 week roster, at a 52-bed rest home and hospital. You’ll bring APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration, clinical assessment and care planning skills, and aged care experience, plus the ability to lead a team of caregivers, supervise medication rounds, and maintain paperwork. Bupa offers professional development, subsidised Southern Cross health insurance, wellbeing support, study leave, parental leave, and a values driven culture. Apply online with your CV, highlighting leadership and clinical assessment to stand out; NZ work entitlement required and applications reviewed as received.

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General information

Name Registered Nurse Ref # 58378 Date Sunday, February 22, 2026 Full / Part Time Full Time

Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – 6-month Fixed Term Contract | 32 Hours | Bupa Crofton Downs Care Home, Wellington

Are you an experienced RN passionate about aged care and dementia support?

In this role, you’ll work across rest home and hospital levels of care, building meaningful relationships with residents and supporting your team to deliver high-quality care every day. We’re seeking someone who thrives in a community-focused environment, values stability and continuity, and brings strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.

If you’re ready for a role that offers work-life balance, clinical autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract until 1 October 2026
• Hours: Average 32 hours per week
• Shift Time: Morning shift only - 6:45am - 3pm
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

Where You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Provide person-centred clinical care for residents in this 52-bed care home offering rest home & hospital levels of care.
• Lead a team of caregivers to provide the highest quality clinical care.
• Conduct medication rounds, manage care plans, and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Stand up and tell us where we can invest more to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Your Person-First Approach: 

You’ll help us make a real difference through your RN experience, personal passion, and empathy.

• Hold a current APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration.
• Excellent clinical skills in adult care and ideal aged care experience.
• Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• A compassionate nurse who strives for excellence and to make an impact in residents’ lives.

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ. 

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisation we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Extra Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.

To express your interest, please submit an online application with your CV and we’ll reach out to chat about how you can progress your career with Bupa.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga   Caring | Manaakitanga   Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Location Crofton Downs Care Home Recruiter Sele Sele-Ama