Nurse Manager | Clevedon

Metlifecare; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Metlifecare as a Nurse Manager at the new Ōtau Ridge care home in Clevedon, slated to open in August/September 2025. This leadership position offers the chance to lead a high-performing team, ensuring top-quality care for residents while fostering a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will possess strong nursing credentials, leadership experience, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare. Be part of a supportive organization that values your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Paid wellness days

Birthday off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate.
• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of gerontological care.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to the care team and ensuring compliance with clinical practice.
• Focusing on high-quality service delivery to residents.
• Managing budgets and leading the setup of services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical best practice

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Job description

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• Stunning Brand-new modern Care Home in the heart of Clevedon opening in August/September 2025
• Nurse Manager/ Senior Leadership role at ŌtauRidge Village
• Competitive salary and 20% bonus structure in place (KPI related)
• Great staff benefits such as paid 'wellness' days and your birthday off
• Work for an organisation that cares about you, your wellbeing and your professional development and growth!

About the role

We are excited to announce that our brand-new, modern care home, Ōtau Ridge in Clevedon, is scheduled to open in August/September 2025.

This new village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, nestled against a charming rural township with uninterrupted views over the Wairoa River and Hunua ranges.

We are seeking applications for a highly experienced and passionate Nurse Leader to join our fabulous team. This is a full-time position where you will initially be involved in the set-up of the services and then the recruitment and leadership of a great clinical team.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

• Providing leadership and development opportunities to our high performing care team
• Embracing change and work with flexible, smart rostering skills
• Focusing on ensuring high quality service delivery to our residents and their families
• Maintaining industry compliance and high standards of clinical practice
• Be part of the leadership team providing strategic and financial direction for our care home

About you

You are an experienced NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate. The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid and proven leadership experience and skills
• Strong understanding of gerontological and clinical best practice (preferable)
• Leadership and training capability to motivate, support, and lead our dedicated team
• Strong team management experience with leading a high performing team
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills to help residents and families navigate the care journey
• Exposure to managing budgets and financial accountabilities (beneficial but can be taught)

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on creating retirement communities where people are empowered to be the best version of themselves.