Registered Nurse

Role overview

Oceania is hiring a casual Registered Nurse to work from The Bellevue in Christchurch. In this role, you’ll practice at full scope within a nurse-led environment, using your clinical judgement and experience to support residents with high-quality, holistic care. You’ll take charge of day-to-day care coordination, work closely with residents and their families, and contribute to a supportive team culture.

Key duties

• Oversee residents’ daily care requirements while encouraging and guiding fellow team members.
• Carry out nursing assessments and interventions, both on your own and in collaboration with others.
• Use your professional judgement to make important decisions about resident care.
• Develop strong working relationships with residents, their families, and community allied health professionals.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to care staff and other colleagues.

What you’ll need

• A valid New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Prior experience working with clinical systems.
• InterRai experience is an advantage, though not essential.
• Well-developed written and spoken communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor other staff members.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts on a rostered basis.

Pay and schedule

The role offers an hourly rate between $37.38 and $53.22, depending on experience. The roster is fortnightly and includes weekend work and night shifts.

About Oceania

Oceania operates retirement and aged care communities across New Zealand, focusing on creating spaces where residents can continue living with purpose, connection, and comfort. The organisation owns and operates more than 30 villages nationwide and supports over 4,000 residents through independent living and aged care services.

Why this role stands out

Oceania values a diverse, engaged workforce and is committed to helping its people grow. The company offers a safe and healthy workplace, development opportunities, career progression, and access to staff discounts through selected suppliers.

Additional information

• The organisation prefers to be led by the needs and preferences of residents in everything it does.
• Unsolicited CVs or referrals from recruitment agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.