Registered Nurse – Fixed Term | 32 Hours Weekly | Morning Shift, 4-on, 2-off Roster at Bupa Merrivale

Step into a role built for balance, growth, and meaningful care. We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who thrives on consistent morning shifts and values clear structure with a 4-on, 2-off roster through to July 2026. You’ll support residents across multiple care levels, build confidence, and make an impact every day.

To excel in this role, you’ll bring solid clinical judgment, strong documentation skills, and the confidence to administer medications safely. Collaborative communication, compassion with residents and families, and a calm, organized approach to your shift will set you up for success. If you’re an experienced nurse seeking predictable hours or a new graduate/CAP/OSCE nurse ready to establish your practice in 2026 this is a great opportunity to grow, contribute, and feel supported.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract until 12 July 2026
• Hours: Average 32 hours per week
• Shift Time: AM shift only!
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off, covering a Monday - Sunday rotating roster

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide person-centred clinical care for residents in care homes across various levels of care.
• Lead a team of caregivers to provide the highest quality clinical care.
• Conduct medication rounds, manage care plans, and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Stand up and tell us where we can invest more to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

You’ll help us make a real difference through your RN experience, personal passion, and empathy.

• Hold a current APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration.
• Excellent clinical skills in adult care and ideal aged care experience.
• Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• A compassionate nurse who strives for excellence and to make an impact in residents’ lives.

Reasons to Belong:

• Up to $52.67 per hour depending on experience.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa.’

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.

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. 

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