Care Home Manager

Frontline Recruitment Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long service leave

Leadership development

Supportive culture

Newly built care home

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group in Auckland is seeking a confident Care Home Manager for a central Auckland aged care facility. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide operational, clinical and people leadership to ensure residents receive excellent care in our hospital care and dementia care units.

You will manage day-to-day operations with a focus on achieving business and financial objectives. With a clinical background and a current APC, you will collaborate with clinical management to

Qualifications

• NZ Nurse Registration with APC and current practicing certificate.
• Experience leading teams in aged care, including hospital and dementia care.
• Strong budgeting, quality management and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care home in line with the organisation's values and strategic goals.
• Manage financial performance, workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee quality, compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families/whānau, employees and the local community.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, engagement and service excellence.

Skills

Nurse registration

Leadership

Aged care experience

Budgeting

Quality management

Clinical risk mgmt

Communication

Education

APC Registered Nurse

Job description

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Frontline Recruitment Group - Auckland, North Island

19h ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group

About the Role:

We are looking for companionate, confident Care Home Manager for an aged care a facility in central Auckland. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide operational, clinical and people leadership to ensure residents receive excellent care in our hospital care and dementia care units. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the facility, providing focused leadership to achieve agreed business and financial objectives. With a clinical background and a current APC, you will also work with clinical management to ensure the provision of safe clinical support, leadership and accountability as you lead a dedicated and passionate team.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Long service leave entitlements and recognition programmes
• Leadership development and clinical training opportunities
• A supportive, values-led culture
• The chance to lead a newly built, thoughtfully designed care home

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the care home in alignment withthe organisation'svalues and strategic goals
• Manage financial performance, workforce planning and resource allocationli
• Oversee quality, compliance and health and safety requirements
• Build strong relationships with residents, families/whanau, employees and the local community
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, engagement and service excellence

Skills and Experience:

• NZ Nurse Registration with a current practicing nursing certificate (APC)
• Experience leading teams in aged care, health or a related sector
• Experience withhospital level and dementia care
• Strong operational capability, including budgeting and quality management
• Confidence managing clinical risk, compliance and change
• A warm, collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills

Looking for a great opportunity to build on your aged care leadership experience in a supportive environment.

Reference: 1248849

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