Registered Nurse

Eastgrove Lifecare; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastgrove Lifecare in Whanganui, NZ is seeking a Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate to support elderly residents with compassionate, patient-centered care. You will be part of a friendly team, promoting best clinical practice and contributing to high-quality outcomes.

Experience in elderly care is preferred; InterRAI competency will be supported. This role offers part-time or casual engagement, with the right to work in New Zealand required.

Qualifications

• Current Practicing Certificate required.
• Experience in care of the elderly or similar setting.
• InterRAI competency desirable; support provided to gain this.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven time management and organisational ability.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote best clinical practice in our aged care setting.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to residents.
• Collaborate with a friendly team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Practicing Certificate

InterRAI competency

Team leadership

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

NZ First Aid Certificate

Elderly care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

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Eastgrove, community care you can trust.
As a Registered Nurse working in our aged care setting, you will be supported by our friendly team, promoting best clinical practice.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate, with empathy towards the elderly, good interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Current NZ First Aid Certificate

Experience in providing care to the elderly, or similar relevant experience

• Team leadership skills
• Organisational, time management and problem-solving ability
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to cope with medium to heavy physical demands including walking, standing, crouching, bending, reaching and repetitive movements.
• Honesty and integrity

• Achieve and maintain InterRAI competency and perform InterRAI assessments- we will support you in gaining this competency.

We welcome enquires from all Registered nurses who may be interested in part-time or casual work. We do require you to have the right to work in New Zealand.