Registered Nurse

Role overview

Heritage Lifecare is looking for a Registered Nurse to join St Joseph's Lifecare in Upper Hutt, Wellington. This is a permanent full-time role in a care home with hospital-level care, offering the chance to contribute to the wellbeing of residents in a supportive, compassionate setting.

The workplace is described as warm, inclusive, and community-focused, with teams made up of people from different countries and cultures. The organisation operates a large network of aged care homes and villages across New Zealand and positions itself as a growing provider with many opportunities for development.

Working arrangement

• Permanent full-time position
• At least 32 hours per week
• Based in St Joseph's Lifecare, Upper Hutt, Wellington
• Shift coverage may include mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends

Key duties

In this role, you will help ensure residents receive high-quality nursing care with kindness, patience, and a positive attitude. You will work closely with residents, families, and the wider care team to maintain a safe and caring environment.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with prior experience, either in New Zealand or overseas, and hold a current APC. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities are important, along with a genuine commitment to helping people and contributing to a positive team culture.

You should also bring empathy, drive, and a practical understanding of health and safety expectations, together with a mindset geared toward continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a team of caregivers to deliver quality resident care
• Create and review care plans according to resident needs
• Perform clinical assessments
• Build trusting relationships with residents, families, and GPs
• Assist the Clinical Services Manager and Care Home Manager

What the role offers

• Opportunity to work with one of New Zealand's leading aged care providers
• Pay that reflects skills and experience
• Opportunities to grow professionally and progress in the organisation
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in residents' lives

Additional information

Heritage Lifecare encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organisation also states its commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and interviews may be arranged before the closing date of 03 Jul 2026. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand, as visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

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