Registered Nurse

Heritage Lifecare; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waiapu House Lifecare, part of Heritage Lifecare, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our warm, compassionate team in Havelock North. You will lead a team of Caregivers, develop care plans, and conduct clinical assessments to ensure outstanding resident care.

We welcome applicants with NZ APC, or those abroad with eligibility to work in New Zealand. The role offers AM/PM/Nights and weekend shifts in a supportive, family-like environment committed to resident wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Current APC (NZ)
• Previous RN experience either NZ or abroad
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Empathetic team player with patient focus

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Caregivers to provide high-quality care
• Develop and monitor individual care plans
• Carry out clinical assessments
• Build lasting relationships with residents, families and GPs
• Support Clinical Services and Care Home Managers

Skills

APC NZ

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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

Waiapu House Lifecare is an 80-bed Care Home with a 31-unit Village, located in the sunny Hawke's Bay Village of Havelock North. 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

• Waiapu House Lifecare is located in the beautiful suburb of Havelock North HB
• Permanent Full-Time (32 hours or more per week)
• AM, PM, Nights and Weekend shifts

As a Registered Nurse at Waiapu House Lifecare, no two days will be the same, but you can be certain that each day you will leave work feeling fulfilled, knowing that you’ve made a big difference in somebody's day. The work can be challenging, but it is also meaningful and rewarding, and the supportive and welcoming team will become your second family. With the option of flexibility, you will be able to choose the shifts that suit your current needs.

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.

What's in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

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.