Part-Time Registered Nurse

at  Summerset

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Summerset on the Landing is a beautifully landscaped, modern village sitting just outside of Wellington. With a wide range of amenities and a great community of residents Summerset on the Landing is a wonderful place to work.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse to join our vibrant village, in a part-time capacity in our Memory Care Centre! The Memory Care Centre is our specialist centre for our Residents living with Dementia (Level 3 Dementia Care). This presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the village’s greatness.
The position requires the successful applicant to work on Fridays and Saturdays for 8 hours (start and finish times to be negotiated) with a short shift on Thursday.
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
As leaders in a growing industry, we offer not just a job, but a journey of growth and opportunity. We also take part in every aspect of our villages. We are the developers, the designers, the contractors, the operators and the owners. This means there are endless opportunities to learn and develop and as we grow, you can grow with us.
The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.
When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Develop your career

At Summerset, you’ll learn a surprising range of skills. So, your career could go in some interesting directions. You can:

• Lead caregiver teams and build leadership, delegation and mentoring skills
• Improve your skills in evidence-based clinical assessments
• Choose a specialist pathway and pursue clinical interests

At Summerset, we care about helping you succeed professionally. We provide:

• Access to external training
• Onsite training

Provide holistic care

Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life. You’ll have time to gain a broad sense of their needs, and:

• Focus on optimising independent activity
• Set goals and provide support
• Enhance their day-to-day lives and improve their quality of life
• Manage their everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care

Rewarding work

Aged care is one of the most rewarding areas of nursing. You can really enhance long-term residents’ lives by:

• Getting to know residents, and their families, well
• Following through long-term care plans
• Meeting their health and social needs

Here, you’ll gain experience and skills you’ll use through your entire career.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our successful applicant will have:

• A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Empathy and a passion for helping and caring for the elderly
• A team player
• Honesty and integrity

Please refer the Job description for details