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Expressions of Interest - Whakatane

Whangarei, New Zealand

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Posted 29/09/2026 Job Number 66303 Work type Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 31/12/2026

Expression of Interest- Clinical- Whakatane

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. 

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal. 

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities. 

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. 

Just imagine the impact you could make. 

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. That is why we are seeking people like you to join our care home in Whakatane: Bupa Mary Shapley Care Home. Bupa Mary Shapley Care Home is located in a peaceful, sunny part of central Whakatāne. The home provides rest home and hospital-level care. It boasts award-winning gardens, which have received multiple Whakatāne Best Garden Competition awards. It is a 78-bed care home offering rest home, hospital, and dementia levels of care.

Our care home in Whakatane, offer supportive leadership that fosters a welcoming environment where you can make a true difference, all while developing your career. You will be passionate about what you do, take pride in providing quality care, be a team player, and build relationships with residents and their families. Help us rise to the challenges of enriching the lives of our society’s most vulnerable.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for a variety of clinical roles that our care homes typically recruit for! 

A range of permanent, casual, and fixed term opportunities are available. 

These roles are typically on a rotating roster pattern, so you will need to have flexibility. You should also have flexibility to work across both care homes when needed to provide support.

  • Enrolled Nurses- provide safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to residents, working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and the wider care team.
  • Registered Nurses: provide person-centred clinical care for residents and lead a team of caregivers. 
  • Unit Coordinator-provide strong clinical and operational leadership within the care home, supporting residents, guiding the care team, and ensuring high standards of person-centred care.

What you’ll need to make itpossible

  • Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
  • NZ aged care experience preferred; other RN backgrounds considered
  • Demonstrated improvements in care plans, assessments and documentation quality
  • Identifies health changes early and acts to ensure safety
  • Communicates effectively with residents, whānau, teams and providers
  • Maintains clinical standards, accurate documentation and quality improvement
  • Confident using clinical systems, records and reporting tools.

Why you’ll loveit? 

  • Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
  • 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 
  • Complimentary uniforms provided to make you look and feel your best at work. Annual footwear allowance 
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
  • Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation 
  • Refer a Friend Programme 

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. 

Please note that not all roles listed may be available at this time, but we often have new roles arise that we can update you about based on your experience and what you may be looking for.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

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. 

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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