# Registered Nurse - Casual at Summerset

> Open job at Summerset in Avonhead, New Zealand. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/summerset-registered-nurse-casual-tfe8q66
Posted 3 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 3 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Summerset](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/summerset)
- Location: Avonhead, New Zealand
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

#### Company Description

**You can help bring our villages to life!**

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

#### Job Description

As a Registered Nurse in our **casual pool** at our **Avonhead** village, you will be part of a team of **casuals** that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

- Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
- Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
- Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
- Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
- Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
- Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

**As a casual you will need to be available often at short notice for a variety of shifts.**

Please [click here](https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/657972c8491bc258670e0a2b/af9ea339-2846-422c-a969-4d7c77d76dbe?r=s3-eu-central-1) to view the full job description.

#### Qualifications

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

- A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
- A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
- Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
- Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

#### Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

- 30% Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
- Full uniform provided
- Opportunities for part time or permanent work in the future

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

**Next Steps:** Applications for this role will close on the **30th of November**. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/summerset-registered-nurse-casual-tfe8q66: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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