Casual Registered Nurse

Metlifecare; Papakura; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Metlifecare is seeking casual Registered Nurses to cover night and weekend shifts at our care home locations near Auckland. Flexible shifts and opportunities to gain experience are available, with potential for permanent roles if you wish to transition from casual work.

Join a supportive team dedicated to resident well-being and quality care. We welcome applicants who are available for flexible hours and are committed to delivering compassionate care to our residents.

Qualifications

• Current APC registration and first aid certificate.
• InterRai training is highly desirable.
• Experience with medication management and administration.
• Up-to-date knowledge of wound care management.
• Care, empathy and compassion for the elderly.
• Ability to collaborate within a Team Nursing environment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care.
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Work collaboratively with other team members.
• Develop and review care plans with residents and their families.
• Provide compassionate and high-level care.

Skills

Medication mgmt

Wound care

Team Nursing

Empathy

Elderly care

Communication

Education

Current APC and First Aid certificate

Job description

• Be in control of your roster- shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
• We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support etc.
• Learn while you earn
• Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position
• We will develop and train you in your Registered Nurse career
• Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated teams

About the role

Join our awesome Care Home team as a casual Registered Nurse! We're currently seeking people who can help cover our night and weekend shifts, with other shifts available throughout the week. If you're looking for flexible work, extra income, or an opportunity to gain experience while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives, this could be the perfect fit for you. Located nearby or able to easily commute? We'd love to hear from you

Some of the great things you will be doing:

• Clinical assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Develop and review care plans in consultation with our residents and their families
• Provide compassionate and high-level care

About you

As a casual Registered Nurse, you will be open to flexible shifts based on your availability. You will appreciate how important this position is in delivering an outstanding service to our residents and have worked in similar positions. Other things our Registered Nurses have include:

• Current APC and first aid certificate
• InterRai trained is highly desirable
• Competent with medication management and administration techniques
• Up to date knowledge of wound care management
• Care, empathy, and compassion to the elderly
• Able to work collaboratively within a Team Nursing environment

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.