Clinical Manager - Aged Care Team Leader

Summerset Retirement Villages; Waikato; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross health insurance

Applause Awards

Birthday leave

Charity fundraising support

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Aotea, Waikato, is seeking an inspirational Clinical Manager to lead a team of nurses and caregivers, ensuring high-quality care and a positive village culture. You will report to the Village Manager and oversee staffing, budgeting and clinical governance.

On-call occasional, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. The role requires a current practicing certificate and deep knowledge of the aged residential care sector, with a genuine passion for driving team culture and making a

Qualifications

• You will have a current practicing certificate.
• Strong knowledge of the aged residential care industry, including Te Whatu Ora standards and compliance.
• A genuine passion for driving team culture and making a positive impact on people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop direct reports with accountability for recruitment, coaching, performance and recognition.
• Maintain relationships with residents, families and stakeholders; act as primary contact in challenging situations.
• Support clinical decisions and know when to seek additional clinical input.
• Plan and coordinate audits, implement policy changes, and liaise with NASC, DHB and external agencies.
• Foster team culture and drive collaboration across the village.

Skills

People leadership

Staffing

Budgeting

Recruitment

Coaching

Clinical governance

Stakeholder management

Audit planning

Policy implementation

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Aotea, Waikato, is seeking an inspirational Clinical Manager to lead a team of nurses and caregivers, ensuring high-quality care and a positive village culture. You will report to the Village Manager and oversee staffing, budgeting and clinical governance.

On-call occasional, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. The role requires a current practicing certificate and deep knowledge of the aged residential care sector, with a genuine passion for driving team culture and making a