Registered Nurse

Oceania; Taupo Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania is seeking a Registered Nurse based at Wharerangi Village to provide full-scope nursing care within a nurse-led service. You will coordinate daily care needs, exercise clinical judgment, and support residents and families while building strong relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership and collaboration with the wider health team. Applicants should hold a New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate, have valid NZ working rights, and be flexible with rostered shifts, including weekends

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to coach and mentor other staff.
• Flexibility to work on rostered shifts including weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily care needs of residents.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions regarding resident care.
• Build connections with residents and families and collaborate with allied health professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

As a Registered Nurse with Oceania based at Wharerangi Village, 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 commitment to delivering excellent service
• A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• Flexibility to work on a rostered shift basis that may include weekends and evening shifts
• Valid working rights in New Zealand
• Previous experience using clinical systems
• InterRai experience (but not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management abilities
• The capability to coach and mentor other staff

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.