Registered Nurse - Casual
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Summerset is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the casual pool at the Papamoa village in the Bay of Plenty, delivering resident directed aged care and helping residents enjoy quality of life. In this casual role you cover a range of shifts, take charge on some shifts, develop and follow care plans, provide nursing care, guide caregivers, and build relationships with residents and their families. You’ll need NZ registration and a current Practising Certificate, a genuine interest in elder care, and calm communication with leadership. Apply by 18 February, early applications encouraged; tailor your CV to show resilience, collaboration, and alignment with Summerset values, and note weekend availability.
Company Description
You can help bring our villages to life!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
Job Description
Job Description:
As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Papamoa village, you will be part of a team of casuals that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.
Typical duties include:
- Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
- Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
- Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
- Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
- Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
- Building trusted relationships with residents and their families
As a casual you will need to be available often at short notice for a variety of shifts.
Qualifications
As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.
You’ll bring with you:
- A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
- A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
- Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
- Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.
Additional Information
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:
- Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
- Full uniform provided
- Opportunites for part time or permenant work in the future
By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 18th February. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!