Registered Nurse - Permanent Full Time

An exciting opportunities to join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse on a Permanent Full Time basis at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton!   

We have vacancies for Registered Nurses all over New Zealand, who would like to become part of our 'Heritage Family', working with us in our friendly Care Homes with a focus on bringing joy, compassion and excellent care to our residents.

At Heritage Lifecare, we put our people first, working together to nurture your success in a working environment that fits in with life.

We are Heritage

At Heritage Lifecare, we provide residential aged care services and facilities throughout New Zealand to over 2,500 people.  As a trusted aged care provider, our successful growth has stemmed from the ability to nurture and grow environments that feel like home – promoting inclusion, interaction and strong community values. Respecting individuals, both residents and staff, is the foundation stone on which Heritage Lifecare has been built. We pride ourselves on creating a better everyday for our residents.

Why work anywhere else

Coldstream Lifecare is a 58-bed rest home and hospital with an 11-unit village, located in the town of Ashburton, which is an exciting place to work, live and raise a family. You can escape the city, whilst only being just over an hour away from Christchurch. It is an attractive lifestyle, with beautiful nearby lakes, ski fields, few traffic woes, affordable housing, and many great amenities - including schools and recreational facilities. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

The Opportunity

There is genuine opportunity on offer at Heritage including a wide range specialist pathways, leadership and management development and a high trust, empowering environment where you can grow. 

You will lead our wonderful caregivers to ensure positive outcomes as well as developing and monitoring care plans, carrying out clinical assessments, acting as a trusted liaison between families, GP’s and much more. 

You can expect:

• Leadership and management development
• Career growth 
• Work life balance
• Uplifting working environment 
• Inspiring and caring leaders
• Friendly residents

Applicants should have the following:

• A proven record of high quality registered nursing, preferably in the aged-care sector
• A current New Zealand practising certificate (APC) or willing to obtain
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (fluent in written and spoken English)
• Availability for AM, PM, Night and Weekend shift work

Generous relocation package + temporary accommodation and support finding permanent accommodation on offer! 

We offer:

• Retention bonus
• $1500 finder’s fee
• Nursing certificate reimbursement
• Discounts with a variety of leading retailers
• A kind and respectful team that cares
• Indemnity insurance 
• Flexible shifts & work hours – chat to us about what you need!
• Access to regional networking events
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation allowances & support if transferring to another Care Home
• Immigration adviser and visa costs covered 

If you want to work for one of New Zealand’s largest and most progressive aged care employers, we would like to hear from you.

We review applications once received. Hence, interviews could take place before the closing date of this advertisement. If this role appeals to you, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible to increase your chance of an interview. 

Due to the nature of our work and to protect our residents, all Heritage staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.