Registered Nurse
Job Description
The Opportunity
For experienced nurses looking to take their career into a professional New Zealand care environment, this opportunity offers more than simply an overseas job. It is designed for Registered Nurses whose qualifications, experience and professional standards can be clearly verified and aligned with New Zealand nursing requirements.
You will join a resident-focused aged care setting where clinical capability, compassionate care and professional accountability are highly valued. The position suits nurses who take pride in accurate assessment, personalised care planning, teamwork and maintaining high standards of resident wellbeing.
For eligible overseas candidates, support is available throughout the New Zealand nursing registration pathway, including guidance with the Nursing Council application and consideration for CAP where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, respectful and individualised nursing care to residents
- Complete clinical assessments and accurately monitor residents' health conditions
- Prepare, implement and regularly evaluate personalised nursing care plans
- Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and nursing documentation
- Recognise changes in residents' conditions and take appropriate clinical action
- Promote dignity, independence, comfort and quality of life
- Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families
- Work closely with care assistants and other healthcare professionals
- Provide guidance, mentoring and clinical support to care assistants
- Encourage consistent application of nursing best practices
- Contribute to improvements in care quality, procedures and resident outcomes
- Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, residents and families
- Apply sound clinical judgement and a practical, solution-focused approach
- Support a culturally respectful and inclusive care environment
- Maintain professional standards and comply with relevant policies and procedures
Requirements & Eligibility
- Registered Nurse qualification meeting New Zealand Nursing Council requirements
- Minimum 2 years of post-graduate nursing experience
- Aged care or medical nursing experience preferred
- Current New Zealand Nursing Council CAP approval or willingness to complete the required pathway
- Willingness to complete New Zealand Nursing Council registration requirements
- Successful IELTS or OET result meeting Nursing Council English language requirements
- Education and qualifications meeting the standards for the New Zealand Registered Nurse scope of practice
- Strong clinical assessment and observation abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated empathy and confidence when caring for older people
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
- Professional, confident and self-aware approach
- Commitment to quality improvement and high standards of resident care
- Collaborative and dependable team attitude
- InterRAI competency is advantageous
- Registration application support available for suitable international candidates
- CAP assistance may be considered for eligible overseas nurses
- Candidates should be prepared to provide verifiable qualifications, professional experience and supporting documentation as part of the assessment process
Special Instructions
Overseas applicants who meet the requirements may be considered for Accredited Work Visa sponsorship
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Three Kings, Auckland, New Zealand
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)