Build your career
in aged care
Caring is more than a job, it’s a calling
As part of the Radius Care group, at RConnect caring is our calling too. We are focused on the highest quality of aged care for New Zealand’s elders, and we know that great nurses are the cornerstone of exceptional care.We believe our nurses are the gold standard for our sector, both in competence and passion. And there is a reason why our nurses choose to stay with us, because the care we provide to our patients, is the same care and respect that we extend to each other as team members.
Through RConnect, our nurses have the opportunity to choose roles in main centres and regions across New Zealand either on a casual, part time, or a permanent full time basis, ensuring that your career can adapt to meet your lifestyle. Just let us know the type of role you’re looking for and your preferred location, and we’ll let you know the roles we have available that suit your requirements.
Our bureau nurses and care professionals benefit from:
Varied Opportunities
We bring the roles to you, with opportunities throughout New Zealand, and permanent, short term or longer-term secondments.
Training & professional development
We're committed to helping you grow so we offer training and education specific to the aged care sector.
Travel Support
We offer mileage for long distance travel, and help with flights and accommodation for short-term secondment roles.
Competitive Pay
Industry-competitive remuneration.
Specialist aged care clinical staff
As well as nurses, we also provide opportunities for other aged care professionals including healthcare assistants, domestic staff, clinical managers and facility managers and welcome you to join our team.
FAQs
Am I eligible to join RConnect?
In order to join you need to hold one of the following:
- New Zealand/Australian Citizenship or Residency or
- An open work visa or student visa
You also need to be:
- Ideally a years experience in aged care and be passionate about delivering high quality care.
- Flexible and able to learn new systems / processes (particularly if you are supporting external companies).
What if I am on an Accredited
Employer Visa?
At this stage you cannot join the company as your visa does not allow you to. We have applied for a new type of visa with Immigration NZ that would enable us to place AEWV holders into RConnect. We will make an announcement once this is approved.
How do longer placements work?
If you are asked and agree to work for another provider for a longer stint (i.e. working for another facility for several weeks at a time), all of your reasonable costs will be paid for such as travel and meal allowances.
What do I get paid?
RConnect offers competitive remuneration. To find out more you can contact Shereen Singh at [email protected]
How do I apply?
To apply please email [email protected] or [email protected]. Please include your CV and your Cover Letter. You will be sent an application form to complete.
Do I sign new employment forms?
If you are a
current employee of Radius Care, you will only be required to complete an
application form and a variation letter.
If you are
a new employee, you will receive an offer letter, individual employment
agreement and a job description to sign.
Do I need to pay secondary tax?
What if I can’t attend a shift that I have already accepted?
You need to let us know as soon as possible. Please give us as much notice as possible as we will need to find cover for your shift.
What if a company cancels a shift on me at the last minute?
When will I get paid?
Payments will be fortnightly.
How do I report an incident or accident?
How do I make a complaint?
What if I experience any bullying or undesirable behaviour?
You should let the shift supervisor know, but we ask that you also advise us by contacting your manager or emailing [email protected] as soon as you can. In our Health and Safety guideline document we outline ways to make a bullying complaint.
Will I be paid travel?
Do I need to attend mandatory training?
Will I be orientated onsite?
What if I am offered a permanent role with a company that I have been temping for?
You need to discuss this with management at RConnect before accepting any offer of employment.
What if I feel pressured by the company that I am temping for to pick up shifts, that I have not agreed to?
What will I be paid on a public holiday?
Who is my primary contact at RConnect?
If you’re interested in joining the RConnect nursing bureau, we’d love to talk.
To register with us you will need a NZ working visa and relevant qualifications.