Registered Nurse

Full Time • Application Closes 24 Jul 2026 • Taranaki - New Plymouth • Registered Nurse Join our team at Riverside Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment. Riverside Lifecare is a 65-bed Care Home located in the sunny Merrilands, New Plymouth. The region has stunning scenery, beaches, walkways, wineries and a warm climate. Enjoy a great pace of life, a short commute, affordable housing and many great amenities. 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, offering abundant opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau. About Our Role Riverside Lifecare, located in sunny Merrilands, New Plymouth Fixed Term role until 01/08/2027 (32 hours a week) AM, PM, night and weekend shifts As we expand our nursing team and introduce hospital-standard care, we’re looking for compassionate Registered Nurses to join us in delivering exceptional patient care. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere. Responsibilities 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 GPs Support the Clinical Services and Care Home Managers Your Skills And Experience Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, either in New Zealand or abroad Hold a current APC Good communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills A genuine love for helping people, with a friendly and positive attitude Have a good team spirit with empathy and drive to make a difference in the lives of others A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures 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 environmentMake a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr