Job Description
Permanent Full time Position – 40 hrs week
Lovely Tauranga location
Leadership role
Great staff benefits such as paid wellness days and birthday leave.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to lead a team of passionate Registered Nurses and Caregivers, who are providing first class care at The Avenues located in Tauranga, the heart of the Bay of Plenty.
This is a Permanent, full time position working Monday to Friday – 40hrs week, but you will need to be flexible to cover RN shifts on the floor as required. You will also be required to be ‘On call’ every 2nd weekend and you will be paid an ‘On Call’ allowance during this time.
We offer top hourly rates, and great staff benefits such as paid ‘wellness’ days off and your birthday off. In addition to this we provide free Health Insurance, Life and Indemnity Insurance just to name a few of our staff benefits, as well as an amazing team to work in!
Some of the great things you will be doing:
Managing and overseeing a team of registered nurses, ensuring day to day high levels of clinical delivery. Ensuring clinical compliance meets auditing requirements.
Supporting, identifying, and upskilling the needs and requirements of the registered nurses and care workers. As well as providing appropriate direction and delegation.
Working and liaising closely with the Nurse Manager to undertake risk management, quality projects and improvements.
Using your clinical skills to access and identify the needs of our residents to be able to formulate/review individual care plans.
Ensure compassionate and excellent quality of care is provided to all residents.
Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their families/ whanau.
About you
We are looking for an experience Senior Registered Nurse who can deliver outstanding services to our residents and possess the essential skills and experience:
Current Annual Practicing Certificate and First Aid Certificate
Aged Care experience with management or Advanced Clinical Practice essential
Current InterRai Certification
Demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills.
Provides Nursing Practice in a culturally safe manner and supports the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
Metlifecare is committed to minimising adverse outcomes from the transmission of influenza or infectious diseases, and as such we request all potential employees disclose their immunisation status at the time of employment.
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.
Job Details
Reference #
47656
Location(s)
Tauranga
Expertise
Nursing
Job level(s)
Qualified, Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
More details (document)
Level 5 - Senior Registered Nurse (Nov 2025).pdf
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Registered Nurse position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Tauranga offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
