Registered Nurse - Dementia Care (Flexible Hours, Growth)

Canterbury District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Diverse, inclusive team

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board in Greymouth is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Kahurangi Dementia Unit. This 0.8FTE permanent position delivers high-quality, person-centred nursing care to residents, with a focus on safety, dignity, and culturally responsive practice.

You will work with residents, whānau, and the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care, support interRAI assessments, and maintain a home-like environment.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (no conditions impacting role requirements).
• Demonstrated professional accountability within scope of practice.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to work with children.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and cultural competence skills.
• Experience with interRAI.

Responsibilities

• Provide person centred care for residents through working with their whānau.
• Meet residents' needs through interRAI assessments and care planning.
• Ensure residents are the focus of care; physical, emotional, and spiritual.
• Plan and participate in individual resident care through nursing roles (assessment).
• Collaborate with families to provide the best possible care.
• Ward duties as required; maintain quality of care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

InterRAI

Computer literacy

Ability to work with children

Teamwork & communication

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

InterRAI

Job description

Canterbury District Health Board in Greymouth is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Kahurangi Dementia Unit. This 0.8FTE permanent position delivers high-quality, person-centred nursing care to residents, with a focus on safety, dignity, and culturally responsive practice.

You will work with residents, whānau, and the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care, support interRAI assessments, and maintain a home-like environment.