Deliver resident-directed aged care and lead clinical care-centre shifts at Summerset Milldale

Registered Nurse - Part Time (Night Shifts)

As a Registered Nurse at our Milldale Village, you will be part of a team that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

  • Managing residents' everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
  • Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
  • Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
  • Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
  • Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
  • Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

3 weeks of paid, onsite training begins on 22 February 2027, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, ahead of the care centre's official opening.

You will work a 2 days on, 4 days off rotating shift pattern, working night shifts from 11:00pm – 7:00am. Weekly hours will range from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

We'll be in touch with shortlisted candidates before Christmas, with interviews taking place in January 2027.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents' lives. You'll bring with you:

  • A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
  • A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
  • Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
  • Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
  • Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
  • Paid time off for PDRP

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 4th December. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!