Clinical Coordinator

Frontline Health Auckland; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse to lead a Psychogeriatric Aged Care Unit in Whangarei. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with some on-call responsibilities, providing an excellent work-life balance. Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of patient care, team management, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have mental health experience, a current APC, and skills in clinical assessments and resource management.

Benefits

Free RN Indemnity Insurance

APC Reimbursement

Ongoing training and development

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

After hours on-call allowance

Qualifications

• Senior Nurse with mental health experience, preferably in Aged Care.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act 1992.
• InterRAI training and proficiency in health records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Psychogeriatric Unit, managing staff and resources.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality clinical care.
• Oversee compliance with quality standards and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Resource management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Current APC

Tools

Clinical administrative software

Electronic health records

Job description

Develop your leadership skills as a Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse, in a Psychogeriatric Aged Care Unit. Based up in the winterless north this Monday to Friday role with some on-call responsibilities this role is ideal for a great work/life balance.

About the Role

Lead the team by managing a Psychogeriatric Unit (PGU), providing specialised care. This dynamic role involves full oversight of the PGU, including staff leadership, resource management, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing and clinical care. You will also be the key liaison person with Te Whatu Ora, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to support resident wellbeing and service excellence.

Benefits

• Mon to Fri with some on call
• Free RN Indemnity Insurance
• APC Reimbursement
• Ongoing training and development
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• After hours on call allowance

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide strategic leadership and daily coordination of the PGU.
• Represent the PGU in Health & Safety meetings and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing levels and shift allocations.
• Support performance reviews and development of Healthcare Assistants.
• Ensure effective communication with staff and families across all shifts.

Resident Care & Clinical Support

• Oversee the activities programme to ensure residents are meaningfully engaged.
• Lead the restraint minimisation portfolio to support safe, respectful care.
• Complete interRAI assessments accurately and on time.
• Prepare for and support Doctor's rounds with up-to-date clinical information.
• Collaborate with the POPS team during weekly visits.

Quality, Compliance & Operations

• Participate in audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Meet all contractual and organisational reporting requirements.

Experience Required

* Senior Registered Nurse with mental health experience preferably in the Aged Care sector
* Current APC
* Working knowledge of the Mental Health Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act 1992
* InterRai training and experience in assessing cognitive function and behavioural changes.
* Proficiency in clinical administrative software system, electronic health records and general IT tools

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role. Apply Now

Reference: 211772

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