Registered Nurse - Fixed term (Night shift)

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Summerset is offering a part-time fixed-term Registered Nurse position at Papamoa village, three night shifts per week across Monday to Sunday, 30 to 80 hours per fortnight, through to April 2027. You’ll lead clinical care for residents, develop care plans, coordinate with families, and mentor care staff on shift in a resident-directed aged care setting focused on quality of life. NZ Registration and a Practising Certificate are required, along with a genuine passion for older people, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and strong communication and leadership. Benefits include weekend penalty rates, professional development time, and paid PDRP. Apply early and tailor your CV before August 18.

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

As a Registered Nurse at our Papamoa village, you will be part of a team 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

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This is a part-time fixed term role until April 2027, working three night shifts a week, rotating across Monday to Sunday (Minimum 30 and maximum 80 hours per fortnight).

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.

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 
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

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 Tuesday 18th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!