Clinical Nurse Lead

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Summerset is seeking a Clinical Nurse Lead for our Whanganui village to provide leadership and clinical guidance to the Care Centre team, working with the Care Centre Manager to ensure safe operation and quality. The role involves contributing to the quality management programme and acting as a clinical liaison with primary care, pharmacists and services for residents. This permanent onsite role is Monday to Friday, 32 hours per week with negotiable times. Key requirements: NZ Registered Nurse with current NZNC practising certificate, PDRP level 2 to 4, strong aged care experience, solid computer literacy and a collaborative leadership style. Benefits include free Southern Cross health insurance, birthday leave and career growth. Applications close Tuesday 4 August; apply early.

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

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support, and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team at our Whanganui village.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in providing clinical guidance, day to day direction, and leadership to the Care Centre team.
• Working closely with Care Centre Manager to help support safe operation of the care team.
• Active involvement with the Summerset quality management programme.
• Consult with residents and their advocates to establish shared expectations of care and service delivery
• Acting as a clinical liaison for health care team members with a key focus on the primary care team, pharmacists, podiatrists, physiotherapist, dietitian, and specialist services that are required for individual residents.

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This is a permanent role working a roster of Monday to Friday (32-hours per week and times to be negotiated).

Qualifications

You’ll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards. You’ll be an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead with solid aged care experience in New Zealand and also:

• A Registered Nurse with  a current NZNC practising certificate and your PDRP achieved to level 2-4
• A high degree of clinical expertise ideally in the aged care sector
• Computer literacy including clinical care systems
• A team player with a strong commitment to be a positive influence, coach and mentor
• A skilled communicator with a proven ability to build positive relationships.

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:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance (covering up to 75% of charges for GPs, dentists, physios and more) 
• Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us 
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers 

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 4th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!