Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Support Southland; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee discounts

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Southland invites a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dementia care team in Iona, Peacehaven Village. You will deliver person‑centred, high‑quality care for residents with D3‑D6 level needs and collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team.

New graduates welcome; a supportive environment offers growth, mentorship, and the chance to specialise in dementia care within Southland’s largest aged care provider.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Registered Nurse APC with an interest in aged/dementia care.
• Sound clinical assessment, care planning, documentation and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with residents, whānau and the care team.
• Commitment to person‑centred care, dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person‑centred care to residents with dementia and complex needs.
• Lead, support, and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to quality improvement and ongoing development of our services.

Skills

NZ RN APC

Dementia care

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

NZ Registered Nurse APC

Job description

We have an opportunity for a new graduate or experienced Registered Nurse to join our supportive team at Peacehaven Village, working within Iona, our dedicated dementia care area providing D3 to D6 level care. As the sole provider of D6-level care in Southland, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your skills and experience in specialist dementia care.

You’ll provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents with a range of dementia and complex care needs, working alongside an experienced and supportive team. For new graduates, this is a great opportunity to build your clinical confidence and nursing skills, while experienced RNs can further develop their expertise in specialist dementia care.

This is a permanent rostered position working Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2.45 pm to 11.15 pm.

Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate (APC), with an interest in aged care or dementia care
• Sound clinical assessment, care planning, documentation, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, whānau, and the wider care team
• A genuine passion for aged care and a commitment to person‑centred care, dignity, and respect
• Provide high‑quality clinical care, including resident assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation of outcomes
• Lead, support, and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants to ensure safe and effective care delivery
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional, legislative, and organisational standards
• Build strong relationships with residents, whānau, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver person‑centred care
• Contribute to quality improvement, safe clinical practice and the ongoing development of our services.

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is Southland’s largest for‑purpose provider of aged care and social services. We are driven by a strong commitment to supporting our community and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the region. When you join PSS, you become part of a values‑led Charitable Trust and a team of more than 380 people working to make a real make a real difference for people, families and communities across Southland.

Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven Southland and Family Works: Enliven Southland supports the well‑being of older people through retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care across our Southland care homes. Family Works provides a wide range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people throughout the region.

At the heart of our organisation is a commitment to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is intentional, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We value the richness that different cultures, identities, experiences, and perspectives bring to our organisation. This helps us better understand, connect with, and serve our diverse communities. We welcome applications from all individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Competitive remuneration that recognises your skills and experience
• Access to employee discounts and offers across a range of goods and services
• A caring and supportive team culture

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