RN - Dementia Care Specialist (Evening Shifts)

Qjumpers; Southland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is seeking a registered nurse to join our dementia care team at Peacehaven Village, Iona, Southland. You will provide person-centred care to residents with complex needs and lead junior staff to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Both new graduates and experienced RNs are welcome. This permanent rostered role covers Thursday to Saturday shifts from 2.45 pm to 11.15 pm, with a supportive team and opportunities to develop specialist dementia care skills in our

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse APC.
• Sound clinical assessment, care planning, documentation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, whānau, and the wider care team.
• A passion for aged care and commitment to person-centred care, dignity, and respect.
• Provide high-quality clinical care including resident assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation of outcomes.
• Lead, support and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional, legislative, and organisational standards.
• Build strong relationships with residents, whānau and the multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and ongoing development of our services.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents with dementia and complex needs.
• Carry out resident assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with the care team to evaluate outcomes and adjust plans as required.
• Lead, support and delegate tasks to Enrolled Nurses and HCAs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure standards compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, whānau, and the care team.
• Support quality improvement and ongoing service development.

Skills

RN APC

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Communication

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Relationship building

Quality improvement

Education

New Zealand Registered Nurse APC

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is seeking a registered nurse to join our dementia care team at Peacehaven Village, Iona, Southland. You will provide person-centred care to residents with complex needs and lead junior staff to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Both new graduates and experienced RNs are welcome. This permanent rostered role covers Thursday to Saturday shifts from 2.45 pm to 11.15 pm, with a supportive team and opportunities to develop specialist dementia care skills in our