RN - Resident-Centered Aged Care Leader (Whanganui)

Summerset Holdings; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Professional development days

Paid time off for PDRP

Job summary

Summerset Whanganui Village is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our care team and help bring our residents' lives to life through compassionate, resident‑directed aged care. You will contribute to quality of life by delivering skilled clinical care, building trust with residents and families, and guiding your team on shift.

This full‑time role offers 4 days on, 2 days off rotating AM/PM shifts, NZ registration and Practising Certificate required, and a supportive environment with

Qualifications

• NZ Registration and a current Practising Certificate.
• Experience with aged care and retirement village services.
• Ability to lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient.
• Strong communication and rapport-building 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 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.

Skills

NZ Registration

Practising Certificate

Leadership under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Summerset Whanganui Village is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our care team and help bring our residents' lives to life through compassionate, resident‑directed aged care. You will contribute to quality of life by delivering skilled clinical care, building trust with residents and families, and guiding your team on shift.

This full‑time role offers 4 days on, 2 days off rotating AM/PM shifts, NZ registration and Practising Certificate required, and a supportive environment with