Job Description

General information

Name
Registered Nurse
Ref #
59724
Date
Monday, March 30, 2026
Full / Part Time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Full-Time Registered Nurse | 32 Hours Per Week | Permanent | 4 on 2 off Roster

At our Bupa Ascot Care Home in Invercargill, we’re offering a permanent 32-hour role on a structured 4 on, 2 off roster across morning, afternoon, and night shifts This is a position for someone who enjoys routine, takes pride in delivering high-quality care, and wants to build lasting relationships with residents and their families.

We’re looking for a nurse who brings both heart and capability to their work, someone who is confident in their clinical judgement, communicates clearly with colleagues and families, and can stay calm and organised across different shifts. Experience in aged care and familiarity with InterRAI will set you up for success, but just as important is your ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and contribute positively to a close-knit team environment. Your approach will be practical and resident-focused, with a genuine commitment to providing safe, respectful, and consistent care.

This role will suit someone who values stability and work-life balance, and who is looking to step into a permanent position where they can feel settled, trusted, and part of something meaningful.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent FullTime
• Hours: Average 32 Hours Per Week
• Shift Time: Mix of Morning, Afternoon and Night Shifts
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

Your Person-First Approach:

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.

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisation we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Extra Reasons to Belong

• Up to $52.67 per hour depending on experience.
• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.

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.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Location
Bupa Ascot
Recruiter
Sele Sele-Ama