Registered Nurse - Full Time

About Radius Care

Radius Care is a New Zealand owned company dedicated to health and aged care services for elderly and disabled individuals. Operating across 25 locations nationwide, it employs over 1800 staff and provides professional care to more than 1700 residents, making it one of New Zealand's leading healthcare providers.

Position Location and Hours

This role is based at Radius Fulton, 530 Hillside Rd, Caversham, Dunedin. It involves full-time work totaling 32 hours weekly, scheduled on a rotating 24/7 roster inclusive of night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Role Overview

This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in person-centred care and enhance critical thinking abilities. Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, creating care plans, delivering high-quality care, evaluating outcomes for residents and their families, monitoring changes in residents’ health and behavior, administering medications, and assisting with daily living activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive and current records and documentation.
• Provide education and guidance to colleagues on medication side-effects.
• Monitor residents’ conditions closely and initiate appropriate emergency treatments when necessary.
• Manage wound care effectively.
• Offer reassurance and educational support to residents’ families.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to staff discounts and benefits through the organization's Staff App and provision of uniforms.
• Competitive pay rates with additional allowances for weekend and night shifts.
• Supportive team environment with an optimal staff-to-resident ratio.
• Continuous opportunities for training and professional growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support.
• Flexibility to transfer between different Radius Care sites across New Zealand.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Proficiency in computer use and effective reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy towards residents and their families.
• Availability and willingness to work on rostered shifts.
• Preferably at least one year of experience as a registered nurse in New Zealand; however, this is not mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radius Care is committed to fostering equality and diversity within the workforce. The company provides equal employment opportunities, supports career development, and ensures a safe and healthy workplace. Applicants from all backgrounds—regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs—are warmly encouraged to apply. The organization values the unique experiences each candidate brings.

Translation in Te Reo Māori: E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care i te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō tātou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto i ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake i tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki, kia haumaru, kia hauora hoki tō tātou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou, ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō tātou nei rōpu whakahaere, i ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.