Registered Nurse

Oceania Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Group’s The Oaks is seeking an Registered Nurse to practice at full scope within a nurse-led service. You will coordinate daily care, deliver comprehensive assessments, and lead a care team while building strong relationships with residents and families in New Zealand.

You’ll use clinical systems, coach staff, and contribute to a caring, collaborative environment with a focus on resident well‑being and safety.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Experience using clinical systems.
• Desirable InterRai experience (not essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Capability to coach and mentor other staff.
• Rostered shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily care of residents and inspire and support others.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions, independently and with others.
• Make critical, autonomous decisions regarding resident care.
• Build connections with residents, families and community allied health professionals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to care staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Time management

Flexibility

Education

New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

As a Registered Nurse with Oceania based at The Oaks, you will have the opportunity to practice at full scope within a nurse-led service. Your clinical expertise and judgment will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care and support to our residents. You will coordinate daily care needs, inspire others, and build strong connections and relationships with our residents and their families.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinating the daily care needs of our residents while inspiring and supporting others
• Providing comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions, both independently and collaboratively
• Making critical decisions regarding resident care and demonstrating autonomy
• Building connections and relationships with residents and their families (and allied health professionals in the community)
• Providing leadership and guidance to care staff and team members.

What You'll Bring:

• A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• A commitment to delivering excellent service
• Previous experience using clinical systems
• Desirable: InterRai experience (but not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management abilities
• The capability to coach and mentor other staff
• Flexibility to work on a rostered shift basis that may include weekends and evening shifts

Job Details:

• Competitive hourly rate of $39.29 to $55.35based on experience
• Fortnightly roster includes weekends and night shifts

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that’s making a real difference.