Clinical Nurse Lead

Frontline Recruitment; Bay of Plenty; Presencial; NZD 61.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Frontline Recruitment is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead to join a dedicated nursing team at an aged care facility in the Waikato, New Zealand. This full-time leadership role supports clinical excellence, resident wellbeing, and workforce development.

You will provide clinical leadership, mentor the team, oversee care plans and medication management, and collaborate with GPs and allied health professionals to ensure safe, person-centred care across the facility.

Formación

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with an Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Experience in aged residential care or hospital-level care.
• Knowledge of Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard and the Rights Code.
• Strong communication with a resident-focused approach.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of nursing and care staff across the facility.
• Lead reassessment of treatment and care plans (InterRAI and long-term care planning).
• Oversee medication management and ensure safe administration.
• Lead incident reporting and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, including CAP nurses and new graduates.
• Collaborate with the Care Home Manager on complaints, audits, and quality and safety initiatives.
• Build relationships with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and allied health providers for coordinated care.

Conocimientos

Nursing leadership

Resident-centred care

Communication skills

Educación

APC registration

Herramientas

InterRAI system

Descripción del empleo

• Roster 32.5 hours per week
• Salary $68k FTE + Super
• Lead, inspire and develop your team

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Lead to join a dedicated nursing team at an aged care facility in the Waikato.
This is an exciting full-time leadership opportunity to work in a supportive environment where clinical excellence, resident wellbeing, and team development are highly valued.

As the Clinical Nurse Lead, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of care delivery, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will support and mentor the clinical team, promote best practice, and contribute to continuous quality improvement across the facility.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and qualifications.
• A supportive, close-knit team and a manageable caseload in a purpose-built facility.
• Opportunity to lead and influence clinical excellence within the facility
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A workplace culture that values honesty, teamwork, and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of nursing and care staff across the facility.
• Lead reassessment of treatment and care plans, including InterRAI and long-term care planning.
• Oversee medication management, ensuring safe administration practices and timely investigation of any errors.
• Lead incident reporting and investigation and drive continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants, including oversight of CAP nurses and new graduates.
• Work alongside the Care Home Manager on the internal complaints process, audits, and quality and safety initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with contracted GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and allied health providers to ensure timely, well-coordinated care.

Skills and Experience:

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse with a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Proven clinical leadership experience in aged residential care, hospital-level care, or a similar setting.
• Sound knowledge of Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard, the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights, and relevant aged care legislation.
• Confident, calm decision-maker with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to resident dignity and wellbeing.
• Experience with InterRAI, medication management systems, and incident/SAC reporting is highly regarded.