Registered Nurse
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
We have an opportunity for a new graduate or experienced Registered Nurse to join our supportive team at Peacehaven Village, working within Iona, our dedicated dementia care area providing D3 to D6 level care. As the sole provider of D6-level care in Southland, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your skills and experience in specialist dementia care.
You’ll provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents with a range of dementia and complex care needs, working alongside an experienced and supportive team. For new graduates, this is a great opportunity to build your clinical confidence and nursing skills, while experienced RNs can further develop their expertise in specialist dementia care.
This is a permanent rostered position working Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2.45 pm to 11.15 pm.
Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate (APC), with an interest in aged care or dementia care
- 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 genuine passion for aged care and a commitment to person-centred care, dignity, and respect
Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:
- 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, safe clinical practice and the ongoing development of our services.
Mō mātou | About us:
Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of aged care and social services. We are driven by a strong commitment to supporting our community and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the region. When you join PSS, you become part of a values-led Charitable Trust and a team of more than 380 people working to make a real make a real difference for people, families and communities across Southland.
Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven Southland and Family Works: Enliven Southland supports the well-being of older people through retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care across our Southland care homes. Family Works provides a wide range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people throughout the region.
At the heart of our organisation is a commitment to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is intentional, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We value the richness that different cultures, identities, experiences, and perspectives bring to our organisation. This helps us better understand, connect with, and serve our diverse communities. We welcome applications from all individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.
Why you'll love working here:
- Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Competitive remuneration that recognises your skills and experience
- Access to employee discounts and offers across a range of goods and services
- A caring and supportive team culture
If caring for people and making a difference in your community is important to you, then don’t delay, apply today.
If you have any queries or you would like a copy of the position description please email jobs@pss.org.nz
(Interviews and appointments with suitably experienced candidates will be conducted prior to closing date. We encourage you to apply early)
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