Job Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

As an Enrolled Nurse at our Summerset at Karaka Retirement Village, you’ll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting residents with their clinical and personal care needs, and contributing to a positive, homelike environment.

What you will do:

• Deliver resident care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting observations.
• Support and guide caregivers to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of care.
• Draft and contribute to resident care plans under RN supervision.
• Monitor resident wellbeing, identify and report risks or issues, and ensure infection control practices are followed.
• Complete assessments, assist with examinations, and provide culturally appropriate education to residents and families.
• Foster positive interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and the wider clinical team.

This is a full time role working 60 - 80 hours per fortnight. You will be working on a shift pattern of 5 days on, 2 days off, working AM, PM, or night shifts on a rolling roster basis.

Qualifications

You'll bring with you:

• Hold an Enrolled Nursing Diploma
• A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• Have a positive “can do” attitude and genuine interest in working with older people.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Emotionally resilient and a strong team player.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
• Southern Cross Health Essentials
• Birthday Leave and Long Service Leave
• Full uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 16th April This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!