Registered Nurse: Champion of Elder Care (Fixed Term)

CHT Healthcare Trust; Puketāpapa; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Shoe voucher

Training and leadership opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support

Not-for-profit reinvests in people and

resident experience

Job summary

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. This fixed-term role from December 2026 to July 2027 offers an opportunity to assess residents, plan and deliver nursing care, and mentor our care team to uphold comfort and dignity.

You’ll work closely with residents, whānau, and allied health professionals to continually improve care plans, documentation, and patient safety in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• A current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate.
• Genuine compassion and a passion for caring for older people.
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Confidence in leading and supporting care staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing clinical assessments
• Plan, deliver and delegate high-quality nursing care
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor health changes
• Review and adjust care plans for safety and effectiveness
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, whānau, and allied health professionals
• Support, mentor, and guide our care team

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

IT literacy

Education

NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate

Job description

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. This fixed-term role from December 2026 to July 2027 offers an opportunity to assess residents, plan and deliver nursing care, and mentor our care team to uphold comfort and dignity.

You’ll work closely with residents, whānau, and allied health professionals to continually improve care plans, documentation, and patient safety in a supportive, values-driven environment.