Registered Nurse – Holmdene, Balclutha

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Enliven care home in Balclutha, South Otago. 

This position is based in Balclutha, which offers affordable housing, caters to a wide range of outdoor activities, and has close proximity to Dunedin and Central Otago.    

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at Enliven, we create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives. As a Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Support Otago, you will lead a shift of Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses to provide comprehensive healthcare to residents in a way that promotes independence and quality of life. You will develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated plan of health care as well as perform general nursing functions. You will need sound nursing knowledge including an awareness of legislation. You will have the ability to make clinical decisions that are in the best interests of the residents’ wellbeing and safety. Your relationships with residents and families will be built on trust, respect, and valuing the contribution they make to the home.  

Hours: This is a permanent Part time position; 64 hours per fortnight as rostered with a variety of shifts and days, typically 4 shifts per week.
If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and looking for a role that fits your lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you're available for some or all of these shifts, please let us know your availability in your cover letter. 

We are also welcoming applications from Casual Registered Nurses who are keen to support our team as needed. If flexibility suits you and you are eager to make a difference, please submit your application and include a cover letter outlining when you are available to work.

About You 

We would love you to:

• Be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practicing
• Have good clinical, communication, and leadership skills
• Have good time management and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.  
• Be experienced in undertaking interRai assessment
• Empathy, compassion, and patience 
• The ability to work well within a team
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail 
• Good computer skills
• Reasonable fitness and strength
• Experience in the care of older people is preferred, but not essential

What we Offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role
• Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 8 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes. Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

An integral part of the Balclutha community, Holmdene is home to 35 residents supported at hospital and rest home level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at Holmdene  - To apply click "Apply Now".  

For further information contact Enliven Manager of Holmdene on 03 418 1468   

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. 

If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz   

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.