Registered Nurse Thames, Waikato

Bupa; Thames; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rolling rosters

Campus learning and development

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Parental leave 12 or 24 weeks

Uniforms provided with footwear

Employee discounts

EAP

Flu vaccinations and skin checks

Refer a Friend Programme

Job summary

Located in Thames, Bupa Tararu Care Home seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality clinical care across rest home, hospital, or psychogeriatric settings. You’ll lead care delivery, implement care plan improvements, and work within a cross‑functional team to uphold safety, dignity and wellbeing.

Applicants must hold a current Nursing Council APC and have NZ aged care experience preferred. The role offers fixed rosters and a supportive environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• NZ aged care experience preferred; other RN backgrounds considered.
• Implements improvements in care plans, assessments and documentation quality.
• Identifies health changes early and acts to ensure safety.
• Communicates effectively with residents, whānau, teams and providers.
• Maintains clinical standards, accurate documentation and quality improvement.
• Confident using clinical systems, records and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical care to residents across rest home, hospital or psychogeriatric settings.
• Deliver person‑centred care aligned with competencies and ensure wellbeing, dignity and safety.
• Lead care delivery, embrace new care product innovations, and make clinical decisions while delivering safe, evidence‑based care.
• Build strong relationships with residents and whānau and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical decision making

Relationship building

Documentation

Education

Nursing APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

RN qualification

Tools

Clinical systems proficiency

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Hours: 28hours/week and 224 hours/8 weeks roster cycle
• Shift Time: Mix of 6:45am – 3:15pm/ 2:45pm to 11:15pm/ 11pm to 7am

Thepurposeof this job

Located in Thames,Bupa Tararu Care Home enjoys a stunning coastal setting with beautiful views across the Firth of Thames. Care options include Rest Home, Hospital care, and Care Suites.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical care to residents across rest home, hospital or psychogeriatric settings.

• You’ll deliver person-centred care aligned with Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies, ensuring residents’ wellbeing, dignity and safety while supporting their individual needs
• Success in this role looks like leading care delivery, embracing new care product innovations, and making clinical decisions while delivering safe, evidence-based care
• You will excel at building strong relationships with residents and whānau, while actively contributing to continuous quality improvement

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• NZ aged care experience preferred; other RN backgrounds considered
• Demonstrated improvements in care plans, assessments and documentation quality
• Identifies health changes early and acts to ensure safety
• Communicates effectively with residents, whānau, teams and providers
• Maintains clinical standards, accurate documentation and quality improvement
• Confident using clinical systems, records and reporting tools.

Why you’ll love it?

• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Complimentary uniforms provided to make you look and feel your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Refer a Friend Programme

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.