Registered Nurse (Fixed term)- Holmdene, Balclutha

Clutha NZ; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

On-the-job training

Discounts with local businesses

Charitable organisation

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago’s Holmdene in Balclutha seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a fixed-term role. You will lead a team of Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses, develop and evaluate care plans, and deliver comprehensive nursing care to residents while promoting independence and quality of life.

The role requires NZ RN registration, strong clinical and leadership skills, and ability to work under pressure. Parental leave cover with 72 hours per fortnight, mid-December to early July 2027.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in elder care preferred.
• Leadership and team supervision skills are essential.
• Ability to make clinical decisions in residents' best interests.
• Experience with InterRAI assessment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift of Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses to provide care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate integrated health care plans.
• Perform general nursing functions with clinical decision-making.
• Promote residents' independence and quality of life.
• Build trust and respect with residents and families.

Skills

Nurse registration

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

InterRAI assessment

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse (Fixed term)- Holmdene, Balclutha

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for our busy Enliven care home in Balclutha, South Otago.

About 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

We have a fixed term position starting Mid-December to provide cover for a position while the incumbent is on parental leave until early July 2027 (start and end date yet to be confirmed). 72 hours per fortnight, as rostered with a variety of shifts and days.

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 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

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 8 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 3-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.

For further information contact 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.

If you have difficulty applying, please email [e-mail]

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

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