Health Check Nurse | Retirement Village | Tauranga

Overview

Permanent, part-time position – 13 hours per week. Enrolled Nurse opportunity in a lovely retirement village setting in Tauranga with a friendly supportive team and rewarding working environment. Fantastic staff benefits on offer.

About the role

We have an exciting permanent, part-time opportunity as a Health Check Nurse to work across several of our villages in Tauranga. This role would be ideally suited to an experienced Enrolled Nurse with a current APC.

You will work alongside our independent living residents at our stunning retirement villages in Tauranga. You will be responsible for running the Wellness Clinic, supporting residents with BP, pulse, oxygen saturation, weight and simple dressing services, ensuring a positive journey for our residents.

This role is working 13 hours per week across several days, so flexibility is essential.

A current driver’s license is essential for the role. You will be eligible to claim mileage based on our Travel Policy.

About you

• An Enrolled Nurse qualification with a current APC. Previous Aged Care experience would be highly beneficial.
• Strong customer relationship building experience and proven ability to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and spoken English with the ability to communicate in a clear, considerate fashion.
• Positive attitude and a caring, respectful manner which is important in our aged care environment. You will have empathy for the older person.
• You will have loads of initiative, excellent time management skills and the ability to work with autonomy.
• The ability to use technology with confidence is an essential.
• Current First Aid Certificate is also preferred, but we can support you to obtain this.
• Current clean driver’s license and own car required

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Benefits

Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years

Please note that identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

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