CHT Beachhaven - Unit Coordinator

CHT Care Homes; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Training and leadership development

Wellbeing initiatives & EAP

Job summary

CHT Beachhaven is seeking an experienced Unit Coordinator in Auckland to provide clinical leadership and coordinate resident care. You will lead a team, promote safety and wellbeing, and work with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team to continually improve care.

Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, conducting clinical reviews, and upholding infection control and high documentation standards. A NZ RN practising certificate and 3+ years in leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong patient/family communication and assessment skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing.
• Ability to lead and support care staff.
• Proficiency with standard IT and clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership, supporting staff and coordinating workloads.
• Lead by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for resident safety and wellbeing.
• Coordinate individualised care plans and clinical reviews with residents and families.
• Promote quality improvement, infection control, safety, and clinical documentation.
• Support audits, resource management, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Compassion

Team leadership

Collaborative mindset

IT proficiency

Education

NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

CHT Beachhaven, 249 Birkdale Road, Beach Haven, Auckland, New Zealand

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values-led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Unit Coordinator with us, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional, resident-centred care. Every day you will:

• Provide strong clinical leadership, supporting staff, coordinating workloads and fostering a positive team culture.
• Lead by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that prioritises resident safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Coordinate individualised care plans and clinical reviews in partnership with residents, families/whānau and the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote quality improvement, infection control, safe practice, compliance and high standards of clinical documentation.
• Support the Clinical Coordinator with audits, resource management, quality initiatives and wider clinical responsibilities.

Your work will directly enhance the wellbeing, comfort, and dignity of our residents.

What We’re Looking For

• A current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Genuine compassion and a passion for caring for older people
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills
• Confidence in leading and supporting care staff
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning
• Comfort using standard IT and clinical systems

Benefits of working at CHT

• Long service leave and recognition for your commitment
• Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support
• The reassurance of working for a not-for-profit that reinvests in its people, care homes, and resident experience

If you’re looking for purposeful nursing work in a beautiful location—and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven team—this is the place for you.

Join us at CHT and bring comfort, care, and connection to our residents every day

CHT Beachhaven, 249 Birkdale Road, Beach Haven, Auckland, New Zealand