Registered Nurse
Join our team at Highfield Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.
Highfield Lifecare is a 44-bed Care Home located in the beautiful seaside town of Timaru. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?
About Us:
Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.
About this role
- Highfield Lifecare is a 44-bed Care Home located in the beautiful seaside town of Timaru.
- Permanent Full Time (32 hours or more per week)
- AM, PM, Nights and Weekends
As a Registered Nurse at Highfield Lifecare, no two days will be the same, but you can be certain that each day you will leave work feeling fulfilled, knowing that you’ve made a big difference in somebodies’ day. The work can be challenging, but it is also meaningful and rewarding, and the supportive and welcoming team will become your second family. As a Registered Nurse, you will use your skills to:
- Lead and develop a team of dedicated Caregivers to provide a high-level of quality care
- Develop and monitor care plans
- Carry out clinical assessments
- Form a lasting relationship with residents, families and GP’s
- Support the Clinical Services and Care Home Manager
Skills & Experience
- Current NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- Previous Registered Nurse experience (Aged Care / Dementia experience would be an advantage)
- Sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and prioritising skills
- Computer literacy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Empathy towards others and the drive to make a difference in the lives of others
- Ability to participate in an on-call roster
What’s in it for you:
- Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
- Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Join Us:
Submit an online application today by selecting the ‘Apply’ link
Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.
