Registered Nurse ( Casual) – Holmdene, Balclutha

Clutha NZ; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 44,083 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Meaningful work

Career development

Extensive training

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago – Holmdene in Balclutha is seeking a Registered Nurse for a casual role to support residents in an elder-centered community. You will lead a shift of care workers, develop and evaluate care plans, and provide nursing functions with sound clinical judgment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and compassion, with opportunities for leadership, on-the-job training, and to make a meaningful difference in older people's daily lives.

Qualifications

• Be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate.
• Have good clinical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Have good time management and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Be experienced in undertaking interRai assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift of Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses to provide comprehensive healthcare to residents.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated plan of health care.
• Perform general nursing functions with sound clinical judgment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

InterRai assessment

Empathy

Teamwork

Organisation

Fitness

Elder care experience

Job description

Registered Nurse ( Casual) – Holmdene, Balclutha

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as a Registered Nurse. Opportunity for someone keen to work on a casual basis.

This position is based in Balclutha, which offers affordable housing, caters to a wide range of outdoor activities, and has close proximity to Dunedin and Central Otago.

The role

At Enliven, we create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives. As a Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Support Otago, you will lead a shift of Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses to provide comprehensive healthcare to residents in a way that promotes independence and quality of life.

You will develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated plan of health care as well as perform general nursing functions. You will need sound nursing knowledge including an awareness of legislation. You will have the ability to make clinical decisions that are in the best interests of the residents’ wellbeing and safety. Your relationships with residents and families will be built on trust, respect, and valuing the contribution they make to the home.

Hours:This is a casual position. We are looking for someone who can work on a when and if required basis. If flexibility suits you and you are eager to make a difference, please submit your application and include a cover letter outlining when you are available to work.

About You

We would love you to:

• Be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practicing
• Have good clinical, communication, and leadership skills
• Have good time management and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Be experienced in undertaking interRai assessment
• Empathy, compassion, and patience
• The ability to work well within a team
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Reasonable fitness and strength
• Experience in the care of older people is preferred, but not essential

What we Offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role
• Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

An integral part of the Balclutha community, Holmdene is home to 35 residents supported at hospital and rest home level care.Our 4-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at Holmdene

For further information contact Enliven Manager of Holmdene on 03 418 1468

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

• Classifications: Healthcare & Social Assistance,
• Company: Presbyterian Support Otago - Holmdene