Registered Nurse– Iona, Oamaru
- Registered Nurse
- Iona, Oamaru
- Permanent, Part Time- 20 hours per week based in our Dementia Care unit.
The Role
At Enliven, we create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives. As a Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Support Otago, you will lead a shift of Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses to provide comprehensive healthcare to residents in a way that promotes independence and quality of life.
You will develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated plan of health care as well as performing general nursing functions. You will need sound nursing knowledge including an awareness of legislation that underpins the work Nurses do.
You will have the ability to make clinical decisions that are in the best interests of the residents’ wellbeing and safety. Your relationships with residents and families will be built on trust, respect and valuing the contribution they make to the home.
Hours: Permanent, part-time 20 hours per week, 4 hours/day Monday - Friday. Rostered hours of work between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
About You
The ideal applicant will have:
- Clinical knowledge and skill
- Time management skills and the ability to manage complex and competing priorities effectively
- Empathy, compassion, and patience
- The ability to work well within a team
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship and advocacy skills
- A current annual practicing certificate and be a NZ Registered Nurse
- Good computer skills
- Reasonable fitness and strength
- Experience in care of older people is preferred, but not essential
What We Offer
- Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
- Opportunity to step into a leadership role.
- Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Working with a team of passionate people
- Personal growth and career development opportunities
- Significant on-the-job training
- Discounts with local businesses
About Oamaru
Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feel with the creature comforts of a big city, the limestone architecture and unique character of the fantastic Victorian Precinct, the nearby Oamaru harbour and lots of other great surprises. For more information about Oamaru visit: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/
About Us
Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago, and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.
Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona is home to 79 residents supported at hospital and rest home level care.
Our 4-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.
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For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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