CHT Hillcrest - Registered Nurse

CHT Care Homes; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Shoe voucher

Ongoing training

Wellbeing program

Job summary

CHT Care Homes in Auckland is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver resident-centred care across our homes. You will complete initial and ongoing assessments, plan and deliver nursing care, and mentor care staff.

With a not-for-profit ethos, we offer support for professional development, wellbeing programs, and opportunities to work closely with families and allied health professionals in a values-led team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ practising certificate.
• Ability to assess residents and plan care.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to mentor and support care team.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationships with residents, whānau and health professionals.
• Support, mentor and guide the care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Continuous learning

IT competency

Education

NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate

Job description

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values-led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness.

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

If you’re looking for purposeful nursing work in a beautiful location—and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven team—this is the place for you.

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