Registered Nurse - Brightwater Home

Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Palmerston North is seeking a committed Registered Nurse to join their Enliven residential team. The role involves delivering high-quality care for elders in a supportive environment. Applicants should have a Current Annual Practising Certificate and at least two years of nursing experience. Benefits include a progressive pay scale, professional development support, and a friendly workplace atmosphere. Apply now if you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of our elders.

Benefits

Paid professional study days

Discounted healthcare cover

Support to maintain Annual Practising Certificate

Qualifications

• At least 2 years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in aged care.
• Experience working with a team of Healthcare Assistants delivering daily care.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality aged care in a peer-supported environment.
• Supervise care provided by Healthcare Assistants.
• Support independence and day-to-day activities for elders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Current Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic record-keeping systems

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – 32 hours per week (Full Time). Application closes 28 Oct 2025. Location: Manawatu - Palmerston North.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of our Enliven residential team in a peer-supported environment to deliver high-quality aged care for our Elders, across rest home, hospital, or dementia wing, supporting independence and access to day-to-day activities.
• The clinical team supervises care by Healthcare Assistants and models best practice standards to maximise overall health and well-being.
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts from time to time to cover leave and absences; willingness and flexibility to assist with cover is appreciated.

About Us

Mō Mātou - About Us: Our name, Enliven, is a celebration of our beginnings, our heritage and the values we share. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Being part of our team means the opportunity to share in our values-based approach and be part of a not-for-profit service specialising in the support of our elders. Brightwater Home is situated in Terrace End in Palmerston North, set on attractive grounds with gardens, courtyards and beautiful established trees.

About The Role

As part of our Enliven residential team in a peer-supported environment, you will deliver quality aged care for our Elders. They may live in our rest home, hospital or dementia wing; we support independence and enable access to day-to-day activities and the things they love to do.

The role is 32 hours per week with the ability to pick up additional shifts on a rotating roster (am, pm and nocte).

Our clinical team is responsible for supervising the provision of care by Healthcare Assistants and role modelling best practice standards of healthcare and support for our elders to maximise health and well-being.

There are opportunities to pick up additional shifts from time to time to cover for leave and absences; a willingness and flexibility to assist with cover is appreciated.

About You

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of our elders, you will be enthusiastic, patient and well organised with strong interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion and respect, and operate with a person-centred approach and high-quality standards. Being a great team player and working collaboratively is important.

Also You Will Have

• Current Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years full-time experience as a RN, preferably in aged care.
• Previous experience in provision of care to elders or working with complex general health conditions.
• Experience working with a team of Healthcare Assistants to deliver daily cares.
• Experience using electronic record-keeping systems with a basic level of computer literacy.
• InterRAI would be an advantage – but we can train you.

Benefits

Mo o Tatau Painga - About Our Benefits: A role with Enliven supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. As a member of our team you will benefit from the following:

• A progressive pay scale that reflects your skills and experience, plus access to PDRP programmes.
• Full training and support in your role as we are a learning organisation.
• Paid professional study days and support to maintain your Annual Practising Certificate.
• Opportunity to progress your career in various directions and contribute to how we operate each day.
• Commitment to maintaining health and well-being through workplace-focused activities.
• Discounted healthcare cover and an employee assistance programme.

Our Enliven Homes offer a warm and friendly place to work, with strong connections to elders and their families/whānau. If this sounds like the place for you, please apply now.

Applications

Click the APPLY button to start the application process. We will short-list and interview as applications come in. We will screen applications as they arrive, so apply now. If you need more information, please call Brightwater Home Manager, Christine Tester on 06 356 4190 or email recruitment at [e-mail].

• Registered-Nurse-Position-Description.pdf