Registered Nurse -Part-Time

Summerset Holdings; Upper Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Health insurance

Professional development days

Paid time off for PDRP

Job summary

Summerset's Trentham village in Wellington is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a team providing quality aged care and creating the best lifestyle for residents. The role focuses on resident-directed care and quality of life, with duties across clinical care, care planning, and family collaboration.

You will lead shifts, guide caregivers, and build trusted relationships with residents and families. Eligibility includes NZ Registration and Practising Certificate, a passion for older people, and

Qualifications

• NZ Registration and a current Practising Certificate is required.
• Interest in working with older people and understanding clinical services in a retirement village.
• Ability to take the lead, stay calm under pressure, and be emotionally resilient.
• Good communication and the ability to build rapport with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• 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 evaluating progress with residents and their families.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift.
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Emotional resilience

Rapport building

Education

NZ Registration and Practising 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 Trenthamvillage, 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

The shift pattern and hours for this role are: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 0645-1500

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.

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 7/10/2026.