Registered Nurse – Aged Care | Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere

Are you a skilled and passionate Registered Nurse looking for something new, bold, and rewarding? Join us in shaping the future of aged care and rehabilitation at Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere, our brand-new care facility opening in Rukuhia, Waikato.

This is more than just a nursing job — it’s your chance to lead our HCA’s, inspire, and contribute to a transformative model of care from day one.

This is your opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built environment that blends the best of aged care, rehabilitation, and disability support — all underpinned by a strong culture of care and community.

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the coordination and delivery of high-quality clinical care. You’ll be responsible for clinical decision-making, coaching your care team, and ensuring best practice standards are upheld in a compassionate and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading resident assessments and creating personalised, evidence-based care plans

• Administering medication and clinical interventions safely and confidently

• Supporting healthcare assistants and enrolled nurses through clinical guidance and mentorship

• Collaborating with GPs, allied health teams, and whānau to deliver holistic care

• Upholding infection control, audit, and quality assurance standards

• Managing clinical documentation and shift handovers with clarity and precision

• Responding effectively to changes in condition and emergency situations

• Fostering a culture of empathy, inclusion, and continuous learning

Employment Details:

• Based at Clearway – Tamahere, our newest state-of-the-art care facility

• Positions available: Full-time, part-time, or casual

• Rotating roster including AM, PM, and Nocte shifts

• Reports to: Facility Manager & Clinical Manager

About You:

We’re looking for confident and compassionate professionals who bring:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

• A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in aged care or similar clinical setting

• Clinical skills and a collaborative, can-do approach

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Proficiency with digital health systems and nursing documentation

• A commitment to person-centred, culturally safe care

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

Join Us for Our On-Site Careers Day!

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an exciting on-site Careers Day at Clearway, 52 Clearway Rise, Tamahere on:

Monday, 26 August 2025 – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

During this day, you will:

✅ Meet our leadership and care teams

✅ Tour the brand-new facility – your future workplace

✅ Participate in interviews and engagement activities

✅ Be part of our one-day processing of applications!

Candidates must confirm their availability to attend the Careers Day if shortlisted.

About Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere:

Located just outside Hamilton, Tamahere is a peaceful, semi-rural community. Our new facility is the first of its kind in the region — blending aged care and disability support in one integrated and contemporary environment. Help us shape a brand-new culture of care from day one.

About Sound Care Group:

Sound Care Group operates five care facilities across Aotearoa and is proud to open our newest in Tamahere. Our team lives by these core values:

🔹 Competence – Delivering skilled, quality care

🔹 Authenticity – Being true, honest, and present

🔹 Respect – Valuing individuality and dignity

🔹 Empathy – Supporting others with heart

Applications close: Monday, 18 August 2025

We will be reviewing and processing applications as they come in — don’t wait for the last minute to apply.

Take the next step in your nursing career — apply today and help shape the future of care at Tamahere.