Clinical Leader

Whānau Āwhina Plunket; Hicks Bay; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Professional development

Postgraduate study support

National network of leaders

Equitable health outcomes

Job summary

Whānau Āwhina Plunket in Aotearoa is seeking a Clinical Leader to guide and develop our clinical team across Hawke’s Bay. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, you’ll ensure safe, culturally responsive services and lead with compassion.

You will set direction, coach staff, monitor performance and manage budgets within delegated authority while collaborating with community services to support pēpē and tamariki and their whānau.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing Well Child/Tamariki Ora.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of clinical services and contractual requirements across your area.
• Set clear direction, build alignment and create a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Coach, develop and support team members to achieve their goals and strengthen their clinical practice.
• Lead competency assessment and performance development across the team.
• Monitor service performance and ensure clinical standards, policies and processes are consistently applied.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities within delegated authority.
• Contribute to regional and local business planning and the implementation of organisational initiatives.
• Lead change and identify opportunities to improve services for whānau.
• Help ensure our services respond to the needs of local communities and strengthen connections between clinical teams, community services and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budget management

Planning

Project management

Driver licence

Education

Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate

Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing Well Child/Tamariki Ora

Job description

We’re lucky to have the opportunity to connect with the majority of Aotearoa’s whānau during their child’s first five years. Our clinical teams work alongside whānau to support the health and wellbeing of pēpē and tamariki, build parenting confidence and help every child achieve the best possible start in life. We’re seeking a Clinical Leader to lead, support and develop our clinical team in Hawkes Bay region on a full time permanent basis.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, you’ll provide visible and supportive leadership to a team of clinical professionals. You’ll create an environment where people are clear about what is expected of them and have the knowledge, skills and support needed to deliver safe, effective and culturally responsive services.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the delivery of clinical services and contractual requirements across your area.
• Set clear direction, build alignment and create a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Coach, develop and support team members to achieve their goals and strengthen their clinical practice.
• Lead competency assessment and performance development across the team.
• Monitor service performance and ensure clinical standards, policies and processes are consistently applied.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities within delegated authority.
• Contribute to regional and local business planning and the implementation of organisational initiatives.
• Lead change and identify opportunities to improve services for whānau.
• You’ll also help ensure our services respond to the needs of local communities and strengthen connections between clinical teams, community services and volunteers.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll be an experienced clinical leader who knows how to bring out the best in others. You’re comfortable navigating complexity, balancing competing priorities and making sound decisions while keeping whānau and quality outcomes at the centre of your work.

You Will Bring

• A current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• A Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing Well Child/Tamariki Ora.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, performance and service delivery.
• Knowledge of national health strategies, policies and frameworks relating to clinical services.
• Strong planning, organisational and project-management skills.
• A current driver licence and the ability to travel when required.

Ngā hua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, Your Work Will Have a Meaningful Impact On The Lives Of Pēpē, Tamariki And Whānau Across Aotearoa. We Will Support You With

• The opportunity to lead an experienced and passionate clinical team.
• A role where you can influence service quality and equitable health outcomes.
• Ongoing learning, leadership and professional-development opportunities.
• Support for continued postgraduate study in health or management.
• A collaborative national network of clinical and operational leaders.

Hehuanui oranga mo ngāmokopuna whakatipuranga rotoi ngā haporihekeiho,hekeiho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing ofpēpi,tamarikiand their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatira tanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities