Job Description

General information

Name
Registered Nurse
Ref #
59977
Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Full / Part Time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse (Night Shift) | Full Time 32hrs | 4 on 2 off | Bupa Parklands Care Home

If you’re an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse who enjoys the calm, focused pace of night shift and takes pride in running a shift with confidence, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your clinical judgement and independence are truly valued.

At our Bupa Parklands Care Home in Papanui, Christchurch, you’ll be the trusted clinical lead overnight, ensuring residents are safe, comfortable, and well cared for. This permanent full-time position offers consistent structure with an 11:00pm – 7:00am roster, working a 4 on / 2 off rotation (32 hours per week on average), giving you stability and a rhythm you can rely on.

This role is best suited to a nurse who brings proven aged care experience and can confidently manage the full scope of night shift responsibilities You’ll be someone who is calm under pressure, able to make sound clinical decisions independently, and experienced in medication management, incident response, and recognising subtle changes in residents’ conditions. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for clear documentation and effective handovers, while maintaining a high standard of care throughout the night.

If you value autonomy, consistency, and the opportunity to take ownership of your shift while making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives, this is a role where you can truly thrive.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Hours: Average 32 Hours Per Week
• Shift Time: Night Shifts of 11:00pm - 07:00am
• 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 Parklands
Recruiter
Sele Sele-Ama