Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Reimbursement for Annual practicing CA

Indemnity Insurance

Weekend rates

Overtime rates

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

St. Johns Hill Lifecare in Whanganui is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high‑quality nursing care and lead nursing teams. This fixed-term role (32 hours or more per week) is a parental leave cover from 26 Sept 2026 to 31 March 2027, with AM, PM, night and weekend shifts available.

You will promote residents’ well‑being, develop strong relationships with residents, their families and stakeholders, and participate in on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ APC preferred, ideally aged care experience.
• Ability to lead others, build relationships with residents and stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Familiar with computers and learning new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to residents.
• Lead and mentor care staff on shifts.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and team members.

Skills

Registered Nurse

APC

Team player

Communication

Time management

IT literacy

On-call roster

Nga Paerewa standards

Education

NZ Registered Nurse qualification

APC

Tools

Computers

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Join our team at St. Johns Hill Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

St Johns Hill Lifecare is a 60-bed Care Home and Hospital located in the riverside city of Whanganui. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.Our team is built on the foundation of respecting individuals, both residents and staff. We pride ourselves on creating a ‘Better everyday – everyday’ for our residents.

About this role

• St. Johns Hill Lifecare, located in Beautiful Whanganui
• Fixed term full-time (32 hours or more per week)
• Parental Leave cover (26 Sept 2026-31 March 2027)
• AM, PM, Nights and Weekend shifts available.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for providing exceptional nursing care, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will deliver high-quality care, have the ability to lead others, and be great at building relationships with all key stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care, promoting their well‑being, and ensuring our residents have a better every day.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, either in New Zealand or abroad
• Current NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) ideally with experience in aged care.
• Have a good team spirit with empathy and drive to make a difference in the lives of others
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with others
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Familiar with computers and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster including Nights.
• Understanding of Nga Paerewa sectors standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

What we offer our employees

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Enjoy opportunities throughout New Zealand, as well as career progression opportunities into Clinical Management.
• Reimbursement for Annual practicing Certificates for all regulated health professionals.
• Indemnity Insurance.
• Weekend rates and Overtime rates.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.