Registered Nurse

Heritage Lifecare; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare – Ashburton, South Island, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Coldstream Lifecare & Village on a permanent part-time basis (16+ hours/week). Shifts include AM, PM, Nights and Weekends, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality resident care.

You will lead a team of dedicated Caregivers, develop and monitor care plans, and perform clinical assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing. A supportive, diverse workplace under the Heritage umbrella awaits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ registration or eligibility.
• Current APC or eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Caregivers to provide high-level care.
• Develop and monitor care plans.
• Carry out clinical assessments.
• Form relationships with residents, families and GP’s.
• Support Clinical Services and Care Home Managers.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Empathy

Health & safety awareness

Education

Registered Nurse (NZ)

APC license

Job description

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Heritage Lifecare – Ashburton, South Island

Join our team at Coldstream Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Coldstream Lifecare & Village is a 58-bed Rest Home and Hospital with an 11-unit Village, located in the town of Ashburton. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About this role

• Coldstream Lifecare & Village, located in Beautiful Ashburton
• Permanent part-time (16 or more hours per week)
• AM, PM, Nights and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere.

As a Registered Nurse, you will use your skills to:

• Lead and develop a team of dedicated Caregivers to provide a high-level of quality care
• Develop and monitor care plans
• Carry out clinical assessments
• Form a lasting relationship with residents, families and GP’s
• Support the Clinical Services and Care Home Managers

Your Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, either in New Zealand or abroad
• Hold a current APC
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Have a good team spirit with empathy and drive to make a difference in the lives of others
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

Join Us

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

For a copy of the Job Description visit registered-nurse-position-description-(5).pdf