Registered Nurse - Memory Care (Part Time) at Summerset

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Memory Care, Clinical Assessments, Care Plans, End-Of-Life Care, Communication Skills, Emotional Resilience, Building Rapport, Leadership, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! 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. Job Description As a Registered Nurse at our Summerset at Avonhead village, you will be part of a team that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life. Typical duties include: Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives. Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift Building trusted relationships with residents and their families The shift pattern and hours for this role entails working Friday & Saturday mornings, for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Please click here to view the full job description. Qualifications As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives. You’ll bring with you: Experience in a memory care unit or dementia residence is preferred A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team. Additional Information Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include: Weekend rates of an additional 40% on your hourly rate Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance Days assigned to professional development and access to external training Paid time off for PDRP By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career. Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 9/11/2025. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will manage residents’ everyday needs and create long-term care plans. You will also take charge of the care center on certain shifts and provide guidance to caregivers.