Clinical Nurse Lead

Summerset; Napier; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerset in the Bay in Napier, Hawke's Bay, is looking for a Clinical Nurse Lead to provide leadership, support, and clinical guidance to the Care Centre team. You will report to the Care Centre Manager and help ensure safe operations and high-quality care.

This full-time role requires a Registered Nurse with NZNC practising certificate, PDRP level 2–4, InterRAI training, syringe driver competency, and strong aged care experience. You will coach, mentor and build positive team relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical environment within aged care.
• Current NZNC practising certificate and PDRP level 2-4.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance, day-to-day direction and leadership to the Care Centre team.
• Collaborate with the Care Centre Manager to ensure safe operation of the care team.
• Contribute to Summerset quality management programme.
• Consult with residents and advocates to align expectations of care and service.
• Act as clinical liaison with primary care, pharmacists, podiatrists and allied services.

Skills

Aged care experience

InterRAI trained

Syringe Driver competency

Communication

Mentoring

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse with NZNC practising certificate

PDRP level 2-4

Job 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to join our care team as a Clinical Nurse Lead at Summerset in the Bay. Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team.

Role responsibilities:

• 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 full time role working Monday - Friday from 7am - 3:30pm.

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
• InterRAI trained with Syringe Driver competency

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 Wednesday 11th November.This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!