Registered Nurse – Nights

Summerset; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Christchurch is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fixed term role at their Casebrook village. The successful candidate will manage the clinical care of elderly residents, create care plans, and lead the care team to enhance residents' quality of life. Applicants must hold a NZ Registration and Practicing Certificate and have a genuine interest in working with older people. This position offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekend additional penal hourly rates

Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Days assigned to professional development

Paid time off for PDRP

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate.
• Interest in working with older people in a retirement village setting.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage everyday clinical and end-of-life care needs of residents.
• Create and evaluate long-term care plans in partnership with residents.
• Charge the care center on shifts, making clinical decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Leadership ability

Empathy towards elderly

Education

NZ Registration and current Practicing Certificate

Job description

Company 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

As a Registered Nurse at our Casebrook village, you will be part of a team that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

We have 1 x fixed term role available:

1: 5 x nights per week, starting from the 10th January for 6 months

Qualifications

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

You’ll bring with you:

• A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• 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

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

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:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
• 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.

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on 10th December This role may close early due to an increased number of applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!