Registered Nurse - Brightwater Home

Job security - working with a well established service provider

Supportive team + ongoing training

Great employee benefits

Our name, Enliven, is a celebration of our beginnings, our heritage and the values we share.

Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.

Being part of our team means the opportunity to share in our values-based approach and be part of a not-for-profit service specialising in the support of our elders.

Most days, when you walk through the doors of Brightwater Home you'll find a hive of activity.

The elders of this well known rest home tell us they enjoy the fantastic social and activities calendar, the companionship and friendly banter and the sense of belonging that comes with this tight-knit community.

Situated in Terrace End in Palmerston North, Brightwater Home is set on attractive grounds with gardens, courtyards and beautiful established trees.

Mo to turanga - About the Role

Working as part of our Enliven residential team in a peer-supported environment, you will be part of a team where everyone wants to deliver great quality aged care for our Elders.

They may be living with us in our rest home, hospital or dementia wing, but no matter what level of care we provide we want to support independence and enable the ability to access and enjoy the many day to day activities at the Home and the things they love to do.

The role is 32 hours per week with the ability to pick up additional shifts - working on a rotating roster am, pm and nocte shifts.

Our clinical team are responsible for supervising the provision of care by our Healthcare Assistants and role modelling best practice standards of healthcare and support for our elders to maximize their overall health and well-being.

There are opportunities to pick up additional shifts from time to time to cover for leave and absences, so a willingness and flexibility to assist with cover is always appreciated.

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of our elders, you will be enthusiastic, patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills.

You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect, and operate with a person-centred approach and high-quality standards.

We believe it's all about the way we communicate with each other and how we get the job done that counts towards making the difference to everyone's day.

So being a great team player and working collaboratively is important.

Also you will have :

Current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse.

At least 2 years full time experience as a RN preferably in aged care

Previous experience in provision of care to elders or working with complex general health conditions

Experience working with a team of Healthcare Assistants to deliver daily cares

Used electronic record keeping systems and have a basic level of computer literacy

Interrai would be an advantage - but we can train you!

A role with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives.

We love people – and that includes our employees.

As a member of our team you will benefit from the following :

A progressive pay scale that reflects your skills and experience, plus access to PDRP programmes

We are a learning organisation, so you will be provided with full training and support in your role

Paid professional study days and support to maintain your Annual Practicing Certificate

Enliven offers the opportunity to progress your career in a variety of directions and to contribute to the way in which we operate every day

We are committed to maintaining our own health and well-being through activities focused on supporting ourselves at work

We offer access to discounted healthcare cover and an employee assistance programme

Our Enliven Homes offer a warm and friendly place to work, where you will feel connected with our elders and their families / whanau.

If this sounds like the place for you, don't hesitate please apply now!

Applications :

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We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in.

We will be screening applications as they come in so Apply Now!

If you need more information first, please call Brightwater Home Manager, Christine Tester on 06 356 4190 or email recruitment at

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