Registered Nurse - Aged Care (Fixed Term) with Benefits

Radius Care; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff App access

Uniform provided

Weekend allowances

Night shift allowances

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training

Job summary

Radius Care in Palmerston North is seeking a registered nurse for a fixed‑term 11‑month contract to support our residents in person‑centred care. You will complete assessments, care plans and monitor residents while administering medicines and assisting with daily activities.

The role requires an NZ Annual Practicing Certificate, strong reporting skills and empathy for residents and families. Aged care experience and roster flexibility are preferred, with a supportive team and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Computer literacy with concise reporting skills.
• People skills and empathy for residents and families.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts.
• 1+ years of NZ RN experience preferred.
• Aged care nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documents.
• Educate peers about potential medicine side-effects.
• Monitor residents and initiate appropriate treatment in an emergency.
• Reassure and educate residents’ families.

Skills

Nursing empathy

Roster flexibility

Concise reporting

People skills

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Radius Care in Palmerston North is seeking a registered nurse for a fixed‑term 11‑month contract to support our residents in person‑centred care. You will complete assessments, care plans and monitor residents while administering medicines and assisting with daily activities.

The role requires an NZ Annual Practicing Certificate, strong reporting skills and empathy for residents and families. Aged care experience and roster flexibility are preferred, with a supportive team and ongoing training