JOB DETAILS

Enrolled Nurse - Part-time

CompanySummerset
LocationHamilton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 8, 2026
About The Company
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
About the Role

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 an Enrolled Nurse at our Hamilton village, you’ll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting residents with their clinical and personal care needs, and contributing to a positive, homelike environment.

What you will do:

  • Deliver resident care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting observations.
  • Support and guide caregivers to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of care.
  • Draft and contribute to resident care plans under RN supervision.
  • Monitor resident wellbeing, identify and report risks or issues, and ensure infection control practices are followed.
  • Complete assessments, assist with examinations, and provide culturally appropriate education to residents and families.
  • Foster positive interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and the wider clinical team.

This is a permanent part-time position, working a roster of four days on, two days off (Minimum 50 and maximum 60 hours per night).

Qualifications

You'll bring with you:

  • Hold an Enrolled Nursing Diploma 
  • A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
  • Have a positive “can do” attitude and genuine interest in working with older people.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Emotionally resilient and a strong team player.

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:

  • Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
  • Southern Cross Health Essentials
  • Birthday Leave and Long Service Leave
  • Full uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 22nd May. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

  • Employee Type: Permanent
  • Work Location: Hamilton
  • Key Skills
    Medication AdministrationVital Signs MonitoringClinical DocumentationCare PlanningInfection ControlResident AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationTeamworkPatient Education
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services
    Benefits
    Weekend Additional Penal Hourly RatesSouthern Cross Health EssentialsBirthday LeaveLong Service LeaveFull Uniform Provided
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Deliver clinical and personal care to residents, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Support caregivers and contribute to resident care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
    📋Job Type
    part time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    1081
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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