Clinical Nurse Lead

Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui Whanganui, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago
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Company DescriptionA rare leadership opportunity in our brand-new Levin Care Centre for a Clinical Nurse Lead.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 – bringing the best of life to our residents.The way we work is guided by our values: One Team, Strong Enough to Care, and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to help a village thrive, and Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.Summerset Levin is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility set in a beautiful, established village that will soon be the heart of aged care in the region. This is a unique opportunity to lead from day one, help build your own team, and shape the culture and care standards in a state-of-the-art environment.Job DescriptionReporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support, and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team.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
Act 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.

This is a full time role between Monday and Friday.QualificationsYou’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.Other attributes include:

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.

Additional InformationWhy Summerset?When you join Summerset, you’re joining a team that values you – your contribution, your growth, and your wellbeing.For a passionate leader this will be the exciting challenge you crave. You'll get excellent remuneration, the support of a friendly team, and all the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives.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:

A unique opportunity to help recruit and build your team in a brand new facility for an award winning care provider

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

If this sounds like you then please apply today. Applications close on Wednesday 17th September

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