At Bupa purpose meets possible. Building a healthcare ecosystem that is connected, innovative, highly personalised and fiercely supportive of elder autonomy and dignity.  

We are a global healthcare leader trusted by millions, committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing rapidly, and Bupa is leading the charge. By integrating smart health technologies, predictive care tools, and holistic wellness models, we are empowering customers to retain control over their lives, stay connected to their communities and loved ones, and experience true quality of life.  

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse where you can use your expertise to help nurture and support clinical staff as a Quality Partner in this permanent, full-time role. Working across our South Island region, you will be enabling our Care Home Managers and Clinical Managers to effectively deliver continuous quality improvement and excellent care in their homes.

This role will involve travel to our 9 care homes across Christchurch, Rangiora, Riverton, Gore, and Invercargill, where you will be involved in:

• Developing and imbedding quality systems in care homes.
• Assist with implementation of corrective actions following care home health checks and spot audits, provide coaching support through the process.
• Provide orientation to new Care Home Managers and Clinical Managers regarding quality systems and the Continuous Quality Improvement cycle.
• Role model, nurture, and enable care home staff with delivery of education and training techniques.
• Assist care homes with preparation for surveillance and certification audits and support post surveillance/ certification audits.
• Travel includes: about 1 week per month to our care homes in Riverton, Gore, and Invercargill. You will visit one care home per fortnight across our 6 Christchurch-based care homes.

Why you’ll love it 

You will join a collaborative network, backed by a global organisation committed to pioneering new standards in senior health and wellbeing.  

• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development  
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme  
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees 
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees  
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most 
• Free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation

To express your interest, please submit an online application with your CV.

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.

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.