Registered Nurse – Ranui & Castlewood, Alexandra
- Registered Nurse
- Ranui & Castlewood, Alexandra
- Permanent, Part-time - 72 hours per fortnight
Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as a Registered Nurse.
The Role
As a Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Support Otago, you will lead a shift of Health Care Assistants 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: This is a permanent part-time position working 72 hours per fortnight on a four‑week rotating roster with 8‑hour shifts.
A good mix of morning, afternoon, and evening work. The pattern is predictable, easy to follow, and offers a balanced spread of weekday and weekend hours.
Ideal for someone who enjoys variety but still wants a clear, reliable pattern they can plan life around.
Week 1:
- 6:45 am–3:15 pm on Monday
- 1:00 pm–9:30 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Week 2:
- 1:00 pm–9:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 3:00 pm–11:30 pm on Wednesday
Week 3:
- 6:45 am–3:15 pm on Monday
- 3:00 pm–11:30 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Week 4:
- 3:00 pm–11:30 pm on Monday and Tuesday
- 1:00 pm–9:30 pm on Wednesday
- 6:45 am–3:15 pm on Saturday and Sunday
About You
We would love you to:
- 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.
- A supportive family environment
- Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Ongoing professional development
- A fantastic Central Otago location
- Work-life balance
- Discounts at various retailers
- Working with a team of passionate people
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.
Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives. We strive for a family like environment for both residents and their loved ones.
Situated in the beautiful Alexandra, Ranui is home to 48 residents who are supported at hospital, rest home, and dementia 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 Leigh McLeod, Facility Manager, on 03 448 8280.
Please note that 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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