Aged Care Nurse
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Registered Nurse | Aged Care | Christchurch | $45–$49/hr | Salary Negotiable
Looking for a rewarding Registered Nurse role where you'll be supported, valued, and have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day?
We're partnering with a respected aged care provider in Christchurch to recruit a Registered Nurse to join their experienced clinical team at a modern 144-bed care home. With strong leadership, excellent clinical systems, and a collaborative team culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive environment where quality care comes first.
About the Role This purpose-built facility provides Rest Home and Hospital level care, along with a dedicated 16-bed Younger Person with Disabilities (YPD) service.
Working across both the Rest Home and Hospital services, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care while collaborating with experienced Clinical Managers, fellow Registered Nurses, caregivers, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This is a permanent position offering 32–40 hours per week, with a mix of morning, afternoon, and night shifts. The roster offers flexibility where possible to support a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you must have:
If you're looking to join a supportive organisation that genuinely values its nursing team and provides opportunities for ongoing development, we'd love to hear from you.
Know someone suitable? We offer a $500 referral bonus for successful referrals.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:
Chloe Finucane
Principal Consultant – South Island
�� 0290 235 3292
✉️ chloef@rwrhealth.co.nz
Looking for a rewarding Registered Nurse role where you'll be supported, valued, and have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day?
We're partnering with a respected aged care provider in Christchurch to recruit a Registered Nurse to join their experienced clinical team at a modern 144-bed care home. With strong leadership, excellent clinical systems, and a collaborative team culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive environment where quality care comes first.
About the Role This purpose-built facility provides Rest Home and Hospital level care, along with a dedicated 16-bed Younger Person with Disabilities (YPD) service.
Working across both the Rest Home and Hospital services, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care while collaborating with experienced Clinical Managers, fellow Registered Nurses, caregivers, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This is a permanent position offering 32–40 hours per week, with a mix of morning, afternoon, and night shifts. The roster offers flexibility where possible to support a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing care.
- Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, care plans, and documentation.
- Administer medications and monitor residents' health and wellbeing.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to caregivers.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals.
- Maintain compliance with New Zealand aged care standards and best practice.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and a positive team culture.
- $45–$49 per hour, with salary negotiable for the right candidate.
- Permanent position offering 32–40 hours per week.
- Weekend allowance of $1.25 per hour.
- Night shift allowance of $10 per shift worked.
- Supportive leadership and experienced clinical management team.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Modern, well-equipped facility with excellent clinical systems.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse registration with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
- Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and the legal right to work as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.
- Either:
- Previous Registered Nurse experience in a New Zealand aged care setting; or
- Overseas Registered Nurse experience, along with previous experience working as a Caregiver in a New Zealand aged care facility.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, resident-focused approach to care.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
If you're looking to join a supportive organisation that genuinely values its nursing team and provides opportunities for ongoing development, we'd love to hear from you.
Know someone suitable? We offer a $500 referral bonus for successful referrals.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:
Chloe Finucane
Principal Consultant – South Island
�� 0290 235 3292
✉️ chloef@rwrhealth.co.nz
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Who is hiring for the Aged Care Nurse role?
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Where is the Aged Care Nurse job located?
The Aged Care Nurse role with RWR Health JobAdder is based in Christchurch, NZ.
What does the Aged Care Nurse role pay?
RWR Health JobAdder lists the Aged Care Nurse role at NZD 45–49 per hour.
Is the Aged Care Nurse role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at RWR Health JobAdder.
What experience level is the Aged Care Nurse role?
The Aged Care Nurse position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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