Registered Nurse

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed roster

Professional development access

Careerforce certifications support

Viva wellbeing programme

Health insurance

Parental leave 12 or 24 weeks

Uniforms provided

Footwear allowance

Employee discounts & EAP

Job summary

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited is hiring a Registered Nurse for a permanent full-time role based at Wattle Downs, South Auckland. The position includes 32 hours per week with a 4 on/2 off roster, covering afternoons and nights.

You will lead shifts, make clinical decisions, and ensure high-quality care for residents. Applicants should hold a current Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate and bring strong documentation, communication, and patient safety skills to the team.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• NZ aged care experience preferred; other RN backgrounds considered.
• Demonstrated improvements in care plans, assessments and documentation quality.
• Identifies health changes early and acts to ensure safety.
• Communicates effectively with residents, whānau, teams and providers.
• Maintains clinical standards, accurate documentation and quality improvement.
• Confident using clinical systems, records and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, make clinical decisions and support care staff.
• Ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality care across afternoons and nights.
• Be the go-to person on your shifts with clear direction.
• Collaborate with the broader care team to ensure safety and well-being.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse – Permanent Full Time (32 hrs/week, 4 on 2 off, Afternoons & Nights) – Wattle Downs, South Auckland

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipeline of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

This role suits a Registered Nurse who likes a clear structure and can run a shift with confidence.

At Bupa Wattle Downs Care Home, the roster is simple and consistent: 2 afternoon shifts followed by 2 night shifts, then 2 days off. 32 hours per week, permanent. No guesswork, no constant changes.

You’ll be leading your shifts, making clinical decisions, supporting care staff, and ensuring residents receive consistent, high-quality care across afternoons and nights. This isn’t a role where you wait for direction. You’re the one others look to.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Hours: Average 32 Hours Per Week
• Shift Time: 2 x Afternoon Shifts and 2 x Night Shifts
• Roster Pattern:4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• NZ aged care experience preferred; other RN backgrounds considered
• Demonstrated improvements in care plans, assessments and documentation quality
• Identifies health changes early and acts to ensure safety
• Communicates effectively with residents, whānau, teams and providers
• Maintains clinical standards, accurate documentation and quality improvement
• Confident using clinical systems, records and reporting tools.

Why you’ll love it?

• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Recognition and support for Careerforce certifications
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Refer a Friend Programme

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.