Registered Nurse
Job Description
Build Your Career in Registered Nurse with Oceania
The best nursing care goes beyond clinical skill — it’s about connection, dignity, and trust. At Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt, you’ll have the opportunity to practice at full scope within a supportive, nurse-led environment while delivering high-quality Registered Nurse to residents who rely on your expertise every day.
If you’re ready to combine clinical excellence with compassionate leadership, this role offers both purpose and professional growth.
About Oceania Healthcare
Oceania Healthcare is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of integrated retirement living and aged care services. With over 35 villages nationwide and more than 4,000 residents, we deliver:
- Residential aged care
- Rest home and hospital-level care
- Dementia and memory support
- Retirement village living
- Respite and short-term care
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Auckland, Oceania is known for combining modern facilities with personalised, resident-centred healthcare services.
The Role: Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Facility: Elderslea Lodge
Hours: Minimum 32 hours per week
Roster: Includes weekends and night shifts
Pay Range: $37.38 – $53.22 per hour (based on experience)
As a Registered Nurse in our [INSERT PRIMARY KEYWORD] setting, you will coordinate daily care delivery, provide advanced nursing assessments, and lead with confidence within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Comprehensive Clinical Care
- Conduct thorough nursing assessments and implement evidence-based care plans
- Provide independent and collaborative clinical interventions
- Make informed decisions to support resident safety and wellbeing
Lead & Inspire
- Coordinate daily care needs
- Mentor and guide care staff
- Promote a positive, high-performance team culture
Build Strong Relationships
- Communicate effectively with residents and their families
- Collaborate with allied health professionals
- Ensure care remains personalised and responsive
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who combines professionalism with empathy and leadership.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
- Experience using clinical systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management and leadership ability
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts
Desirable: InterRAI experience and prior experience in aged care nursing or geriatric healthcare.
Why Choose Oceania?
At Oceania, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that delivering exceptional [INSERT PRIMARY KEYWORD] depends on a skilled, supported, and engaged workforce.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Safe and healthy workplace environment
- Access to free, confidential employee support services
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Staff discount programmes
We are committed to continuous improvement — for our residents and our team members.
A Trusted Name in Retirement & Aged Care
Oceania Healthcare has set high standards across:
- Residential aged care services
- Hospital-level nursing care
- Dementia and memory support programs
- Integrated retirement communities
- Senior living development and management
Our “Believe in Better” philosophy drives us to enhance quality of life for every resident — while creating meaningful career pathways for our healthcare professionals.
Make a Meaningful Difference
If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding Registered Nurse and want to be part of an organisation that values leadership, compassion, and innovation, Elderslea Lodge is ready to welcome you.
Join a team that builds communities — not just facilities — and help shape the future of aged care living in New Zealand.
Apply today and become part of Oceania’s journey toward better care, every day.
