Clinical Nurse Lead

Summerset Holdings; Cambridge; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Birthday leave

Long Service Leave

Discounts from providers

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a Clinical Nurse Lead at our Cambridge village to provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to the Care Centre team. You will work closely with the Care Centre Manager to ensure safe operations and high standards of care within a robust quality framework.

Key requirements include an NZ Registered Nurse (NZNC) with PDRP levels 2–4, strong aged care clinical expertise, and proficient computer skills with clinical care systems.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NZNC practising certificate and PDRP level 2-4.
• Extensive aged care sector clinical expertise.
• Proficient computer skills with clinical care systems.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day direction to Care Centre team.
• Support Safe operation with Care Centre Manager.
• Engage in Summerset quality management programme.
• Consult with residents and advocates on care/service expectations.
• Act as clinical liaison to health care team: pharmacists, podiatrists, physiotherapist, dietitian and specialists.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Clinical care guidance

Education

NZ Registered Nurse (NZNC)

PDRP level 2-4

Tools

Clinical care systems

Job description

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support, and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team at our Cambridge village!

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in providing clinical guidance, day to day direction, and leadership to the Care Centre team.
• Working closely with Care Centre Manager to help support safe operation of the care team.
• Active involvement with the Summerset quality management programme.
• Consult with residents and their advocates to establish shared expectations of care and service delivery
• Acting as a clinical liaison for health care team members with a key focus on the primary care team, pharmacists, podiatrists, physiotherapist, dietitian, and specialist services that are required for individual residents.

This is a permanent full-time role working a roster of Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Qualifications:

You’ll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards. You’ll be an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead with solid aged care experience in New Zealand and also:

• A Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and your PDRP achieved to level 2-4
• A high degree of clinical expertise ideally in the aged care sector
• Computer literacy including clinical care systems
• A team player with a strong commitment to be a positive influence, coach and mentor
• A skilled communicator with a proven ability to build positive relationships.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information:

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials
• Birthday leave and Long Service Leave
• Discounts from a wide range of providers
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 3rd November.