Registered Nurse – Aged Residential Care
Springvale Manor, Whanganui | Permanent | 32 hours per week
Springvale Manor is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in Whanganui. Working 32 hours per week, you will provide clinical care for residents in our rest home and dementia unit, build meaningful relationships with residents and whānau, and support our caregivers to deliver safe, individualised care.
New graduates are welcome to apply.
About us
Springvale Manor provides aged residential care in a warm, respectful and homely setting. Our home comprises a five-bed Level 2 rest home and a 21-bed dementia unit. We focus on getting to know each resident as an individual and supporting their wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.
As part of Living Waters Medical Solutions, we are a family-owned organisation committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care. We value our people, work together as a team and strive to create an environment where residents, whānau and staff feel respected, supported and valued.
About the role
Location: Springvale Manor, Whanganui
Hours: 32 hours per week, weekdays
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: No night shifts or on-call
Remuneration: $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
You will work alongside caregivers, the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Facility Manager to provide clinical care and support residents with their changing health and wellbeing needs. Clinical guidance and support will be available as you develop in the role.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing and responding to residents’ clinical needs, including changes in their health and wellbeing.
Developing, reviewing and implementing individualised care plans.
Administering medications and providing clinical care within your scope of practice.
Supporting residents living with dementia using a calm, compassionate and person-centred approach.
Providing clinical guidance and support to caregivers.
Working with residents, whānau, GPs and other health professionals to coordinate care.
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to quality improvement activities.
Why join Living Waters?
Work weekday hours with no night shifts or on-call.
Build meaningful relationships with residents and their whānau in a smaller home.
Be part of a supportive, close-knit team with approachable clinical and facility leadership.
Access ongoing training, InterRAI support and professional development.
Contribute to a workplace where residents and staff are treated with dignity and respect.
About you
You will have:
Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
A commitment to high-quality, person-centred and culturally safe care.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
Experience in aged residential care or dementia care, or a willingness to learn and grow in this area.
Sound clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognise and respond to changes in a resident’s condition.
InterRAI training or a willingness to undertake training, with support.
New graduates are welcome to apply. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, values working as part of a team and is committed to providing compassionate care for older people.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
In your cover letter, please outline your experience or interest in aged residential care and dementia care, and your current availability.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Din Bandara on 021 245 6330.