Registered Nurse - Casual

Radius Residential Care Limited; Napier; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Staff App discounts

Uniform provided

Competitive rates + weekend/night pay

Job summary

Radius Care in Napier is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our care team on a casual, as-needed basis. You will perform patient assessments, create and monitor care plans, and deliver person-centred care to residents.

A NZ APC is required, with 1+ year RN experience in aged care preferred, and InterRAI certification is a bonus. You will work across a 24/7 rotating roster, across weekends and public holidays, ensuring high-quality care and family communication.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate (APC) required.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in NZ aged care preferred.
• InterRAI certification is preferred.
• A commitment to person-centred care and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate resident records and care documentation.
• Educate peers about medication side-effects and safety.
• Monitor residents' conditions and initiate appropriate care in emergencies.
• Provide wound care and support daily activities for residents.
• Support families with information and reassurance.

Skills

Empathy

People skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

InterRAI certification preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Exceptional People Exceptional Care:

Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over 1800 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Location:

RadiusHampton Court, 80 Kensington Drive, Taradale, Napier

Hours of work:

Casual, as and when required. Must be able to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Note: Radius Care cannot support work visas/visa changes for casual RN roles. Visa-holders must have a current visa with open work rights and preferably at least 6 months left until expiry.

About the role:

Gain valuable experience in person-centred care, and enhance your critical thinking skills. Complete patient assessments and care plans. Provide exceptional care, while evaluating outcomes for residents and their families. Monitor changes to residents’ conditions and behaviours. Administer medicines, and assist residents with daily activities.

Duties include:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documents
• Educate and direct peers about possible side-effects of medicines
• Monitor residents and initiate appropriate treatment in an emergency
• Wound management
• Reassuring and educating residents’ families

We offer:

• Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App + Uniform
• Competitive rates + weekend and night shift allowances
• Supportive team environment + Optimal staff-to-resident ratio
• Ongoing training and development
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Skills and Experience:

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• Computer literacy with concise reporting skills
• People skills + empathy for our residents and their families
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts
• 1+ years of experience as a registered nurse in NZ
• Aged care experience working as an RN preferred, but not essential for the right candidate
• InterRAI certification preferred

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.

E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care i te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō tātou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto i ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake i tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki, kia haumaru, kia hauora hoki tō tātou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou, ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō tātou nei rōpu whakahaere, i ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.