Registered Nurse- New Graduate

Graduate Registered Nurse

Location: Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Employer: Terrace View Retirement Village

Terrace View Retirement Village is a welcoming, privately owned, 64-bed aged care facility situated on five acres (approximately two hectares) of beautiful, park-like grounds in Tinwald, Ashburton.

We offer a continuum of care, including independent living, serviced apartments, care suites, rest home and hospital-level care, all within a friendly and supportive community.

We pride ourselves on providing personalised, resident-centred care in a warm, homely environment, with a strong focus on dignity, independence and quality of life.

For a new graduate Registered Nurse, Terrace View offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills across both rest home and hospital-level care, gain experience caring for residents with complex health needs, and build confidence in clinical assessment, decision-making and leadership.

We are a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, ongoing learning and professional development. We welcome enthusiastic new graduates who are passionate about older persons' health and keen to develop their nursing careers in a supportive environment.

Graduate Nursing Role

As a graduate Registered Nurse at Terrace View Retirement Village, you will work in a supportive aged residential care environment providing both rest home and hospital-level care. Our residents have a diverse range of health needs, offering valuable opportunities to develop clinical assessment, critical thinking, decision-making and nursing leadership skills.

A typical shift involves receiving a clinical handover, assessing and monitoring residents, administering medications, providing wound care, coordinating care, communicating with residents and their whānau, and working collaboratively with healthcare assistants, GPs and other allied health professionals. You will also gain experience in recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, managing complex health conditions, and supporting residents receiving palliative and end-of-life care.

Support, Development and Preceptorship

We recognise that transitioning from student to Registered Nurse is an important step, and we are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Graduate nurses receive a structured orientation, working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and designated preceptors to develop confidence and competence in their new role. Clinical support and guidance are provided by our Clinical Nurse Manager and senior nursing team, with opportunities for regular feedback, reflection and professional development.

We place a strong emphasis on ongoing education and professional growth. Former graduate nurses have had access to a range of learning opportunities, including:

• Ara Institute of Canterbury – Rapid assessment of the acutely unwell patient supporting the development of comprehensive clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• InterRAI training, developing skills in utilising InterRai for residential care to complete comprehensive resident assessment, care planning and evaluation of care needs.
• Regular in-service education sessions, covering a variety of clinical topics relevant to aged residential care, including wound management, infection prevention and control, medication safety, falls prevention and palliative care.

Our approach focuses on gradually building independence while ensuring appropriate supervision and support. We encourage questions, reflective practice and ongoing learning, recognising that every graduate develops at their own pace.

At Terrace View, graduate nurses are valued members of our close-knit multidisciplinary team. We aim to create an environment where they feel supported, empowered and confident to develop into capable, compassionate Registered Nurses with a strong foundation in older persons' health.

Start Date: ASAP following obtaining your APC

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to residents receiving rest home and hospital-level care. Responsibilities include medication administration, wound management, monitoring health conditions, recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, and supporting residents with complex health needs, including palliative and end-of-life care.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Registered Nurses, healthcare assistants, the Clinical Nurse Manager, GPs, allied health professionals, residents and their whānau to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Develop leadership, communication and delegation skills while contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.
• Learning and Development: Actively participate in a structured orientation and preceptorship programme, supported by experienced nursing staff. Engage in professional development opportunities, including interRAI training and regular in-service education. Develop clinical confidence, critical thinking and independence through ongoing feedback, reflection and supported practice.
• Assessment and Documentation: Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and evaluate individualised care plans, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation. Gain experience using interRAI assessments, electronic medication management and clinical documentation systems, while ensuring practice aligns with Nursing Council of New Zealand standards, organisational policies and aged residential care requirements.

What We Offer

At Terrace View Retirement Village, we recognise that every graduate nurse brings unique strengths, experiences and learning needs. We aim to work collaboratively with each graduate to provide a supportive, individualised orientation and professional development pathway that builds confidence, clinical competence and independence as they transition into Registered Nursing practice.

• Comprehensive Orientation: We provide a structured, individualised orientation programme tailored to each graduate's experience, confidence and learning needs. This includes supernumerary shifts alongside experienced Registered Nurses, familiarisation with our residents, clinical systems, policies and procedures, and supported opportunities to develop essential nursing skills. Orientation is flexible and progressive, with regular check-ins to assess learning needs and readiness for increasing responsibility.
• Mentorship Programme: Graduate nurses are supported by designated preceptors, experienced Registered Nurses and our clinical leadership team. We encourage open communication, regular feedback, reflective practice and a culture where asking questions is welcomed. Our approach focuses on providing guidance and constructive feedback while gradually developing clinical confidence, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Career Development: We are committed to supporting ongoing professional growth and recognise the importance of tailoring educational opportunities to individual interests and career aspirations. This year, we have offered graduate nurses the opportunity to undertake Ara Institute of Canterbury's Rapid Assessment of the Acutely Unwell Patient paper, alongside interRAI training and regular in-service education. We are also open to supporting alternative educational opportunities that align with the graduate's individual learning goals and professional development interests. Our aim is to foster a lifelong learning approach while developing a strong foundation in clinical assessment, critical thinking, leadership and older persons' health.
• Supportive Work Environment: Terrace View offers a friendly, close-knit team environment where graduate nurses are valued and supported. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide high-quality, person-centred care, with accessible clinical leadership and experienced colleagues available for guidance. We promote a positive learning culture that encourages teamwork, professional growth, wellbeing and continuous improvement. We recognise the challenges of transitioning into professional practice and aim to ensure graduates feel comfortable seeking support, sharing ideas and learning from their experiences.

Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in nursing from a recognised institution.
• Registration: Current or pending registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council.
• Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
• Eligibility: Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Application Process

If you're a recent nursing graduate who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and eager to develop your skills within a friendly, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply: Please submit your CV and any relevant supporting documents via email to manager@terraceview.co.nz.

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We are keen to welcome the right person to our team and are open to an earlier start date for a successful candidate. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you as you begin your Registered Nursing career!