Registered Nurse

General information

Name Registered Nurse Ref # 63660 Date Friday, July 31, 2026 Full / Part Time Full Time

Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse | Full Time Fixed Term to Dec 2026 | 32 Hours per Week | Afternoon Shifts | 4 On 2 Off Roster | Porirua

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse who values routine, autonomy, and building meaningful resident relationships, this opportunity at Bupa Whitby Care Home in Porirua could be the right fit.

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team on a full-time fixed-term contract through to 4 December 2026, working afternoon shifts on a consistent 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off roster, 32 hours per week. For nurses who appreciate knowing exactly when they're working and having structure around their week, this role offers a level of predictability that can be difficult to find.

In this position, you'll take ownership of clinical care delivery during your shift, coordinate care plans, support care staff, communicate with families, and ensure residents receive safe, high-quality care. You'll be trusted to use your clinical judgement while working alongside a team committed to resident wellbeing.

Beyond the care home, you'll help create a more connected care experience through Bupa's Blua app. By supporting care plan updates, wellbeing information, activities, and communication between residents, whānau, families, and care teams, you'll contribute to a shared care journey that keeps loved ones informed and engaged. It's meaningful work that strengthens connection, supports better health outcomes, and makes a real difference beyond day-to-day clinical care.

If you're looking for a stable fixed-term opportunity where you can focus on excellent resident care while enjoying a structured roster and clear routine, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until 4-Dec-2026
• Hours: Average 32 hours per week
• Shift Time: Afternoon Shifts
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide person-centred clinical care for residents in care homes across various levels of care.
• Lead a team of caregivers to provide the highest quality clinical care.
• Conduct medication rounds, manage care plans, and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Stand up and tell us where we can invest more to ensure continuous quality improvement. 

Skills and Qualifications

You’ll help us make a real difference through your RN experience, personal passion, and empathy.

• Hold a current APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration.
• Excellent clinical skills in adult care and ideal aged care experience.
• Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• A compassionate nurse who strives for excellence and to make an impact in residents’ lives. 

Reasons to Belong:

• Up to $52.67 per hour depending on experience.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa.’

To express your interest, please submit an online application with your CV and we’ll reach out to chat about how you can progress your career with Bupa.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga   Caring | Manaakitanga   Responsible | Haepapa

Location Bupa Whitby Recruiter Sele Sele-Ama