Registered Nurse

Bupa Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rolling rosters

Bupa Campus access

Careerforce certifications support

Viva wellbeing programme

Health insurance

Job summary

Bupa Tararu Care Home in Thames is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. You will lead shifts, provide high-quality clinical care, and support residents and their whānau with compassionate, evidence-based care.

This role offers a stable 32-hour week with afternoons and night shifts, working within a supportive team at a purpose-built 62-bed facility providing Rest Home and Hospital level care.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate (NZ).
• NZ aged care experience preferred; other RN backgrounds considered.
• Ability to plan and document care plans, assessments and records.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and deliver high-quality clinical care.
• Build strong resident relationships and advocate for safety.
• Utilise assessment, planning and decision-making skills each shift.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate NZ

NZ aged care experience preferred

Tools

Electronic clinical records

Job description

Registered Nurse | Permanent Full Time | 32 Hours per Week | Afternoons & Nights Roster | Thames

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. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys leading shifts, building strong resident relationships, and delivering high-quality clinical care, this opportunity at Bupa Tararu Care Home in Thames could be the right fit.

Tararu is a 62-bed care home providing both Rest Home and Hospital level care, offering greater clinical variety than many aged care environments. You'll work with residents whose needs range from everyday support through to more complex clinical care, allowing you to utilise your assessment, planning, and decision-making skills every shift.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
• Hours:Average 32 hours per week
• Shift Time: 5 shifts on, 3 shifts off | 4 afternoon shifts (2:45pm to 11:15pm) and 1 night shift (11:00pm to 7:00am)
• Roster Pattern:5 shifts on, 3 shifts off (8-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.