Registered Nurse - Memory Care (Part Time)

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development days

PDRP paid time off

Job summary

Summerset's Boulcott Village Memory Care Centre in Lower Hutt, Wellington, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (Part Time) to deliver resident-directed care for people living with dementia in a secure, supportive environment.

You will lead care provision, develop personalised plans, and work closely with residents, families and staff. NZ Registered Nurse with Practising Certificate, InterRai training, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ Registration and current Practising Certificate is required.
• Experience in memory care unit or dementia residence is essential.
• InterRai Training is required.
• Genuine interest in working with older people and understanding clinical services in retirement villages.
• Ability to lead, stay calm under pressure, and be emotionally resilient.
• Strong communication skills and rapport with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with activities of daily living.
• Co-create personalised care plans.
• Lead and delegate care provision to caregivers and support staff.
• Ensure timely delivery of care and support.
• Monitor and evaluate progress with the resident and their representatives.
• Build trusted therapeutic relationships with residents and whānau.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Rapport building

Education

NZ Registration and Practising Certificate

InterRai Training

Job description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

Join our compassionate team at our Boulcott Village in our Memory Care Centre, where we deliver high-quality, resident-directed care for people living with dementia. Our secure, specialist environment supports safety while promoting a fulfilling and enjoyable lifestyle, with each resident’s quality of life at the heart of everything we do. Our care is resident-directed—meaning we tailor care and support to each individual’s preferences, values, and needs.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting residents with activities of daily living
• Co-creating personalised care plans
• Leading and delegating care provision to caregivers and support staff
• Ensuring timely delivery of care and support
• Monitoring and evaluating progress in partnership with the resident and their chosen representatives
• Building trusted therapeutic relationships with residents and their whānau

The shifts and hours for this role entails working Sunday & Monday 8:00am to 4:30pm

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a memory care unit or dementia residence
• A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• InterRai Training
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

Additional Information:

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Applications for this role will close on 15/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.

Registered Nurse - Memory Care (Part Time) • Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ