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Registered/Enrolled nurse

Christchurch, New Zealand
$27/hr
Full-time
Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking compassionate and experienced Registered or Enrolled Nurses to join a specialist residential brain injury care service in Canterbury, New Zealand. This full-time position offers rotating AM, PM, and night shifts across a 7-day roster, providing high-quality clinical care and support to residents in a rehabilitation and long-term care setting.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred nursing care while supporting residents to achieve greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life. This role also offers opportunities for leadership development, ongoing professional education, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality clinical nursing care to residents in a specialist residential setting
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans
  • Support residents with complex rehabilitation and long-term care needs
  • Monitor residents' health and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition
  • Provide clinical guidance and mentoring to Enrolled Nurses and Support Workers
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve positive client outcomes
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care records
  • Participate in medication management and clinical assessments
  • Lead and support nursing operations during rostered shifts, including night shifts
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centred care environment
  • Ensure compliance with professional standards, policies, and best practice guidelines
  • Participate in ongoing education, professional development, and quality improvement activities

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Current New Zealand Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain registration)
  • Minimum two years of nursing experience
  • Experience in rehabilitation, residential care, disability support, or complex care is advantageous
  • Full, clean driver's licence
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
  • Confidence leading shifts and working in a sole-charge environment when required
  • Good computer and clinical documentation skills
  • Ability to work rotating AM, PM, and night shifts across a 7-day roster
  • Commitment to delivering person-centred, high-quality care

Special Instructions

Visa sponsorship available for suitable international applicants.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Send your CV directly to apply@talynx.com.au.
  • Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Registered/Enrolled nurse) in the email subject.
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.

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Posted on July 10, 2026
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