Clinical Nurse Manager - Wellington

Radius Care; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Competitive salary package

Staff discounts through Radius Staff P

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Radius Karori Care in Wellington is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional clinical care in a 90-bed home offering Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia care.

You will lead the nursing team, drive governance and continuous improvement, and collaborate with the Quality team to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to Wellington.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Registered Nurse APC
• Minimum 5 years in aged care
• Leadership or management experience in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure best practice standards.
• Manage and support nursing staff through education, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Ensure quality and compliance with Health & Disability Sector Standards and Radius policies.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits to maintain certification standards.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, and external health professionals.
• Oversee health and safety practices, ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

NZ Registered Nurse APC

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exceptional People Exceptional Care:

Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over 1900 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1900 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Location:

Radius Karori Care - Wellington - Relocation Support available

Hours of work:

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Ready for your next leadership opportunity in aged care?

Radius Care is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional clinical care at Radius Karori, our recently acquired care home in Wellington.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a well-established 90-bed care home providing Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia care. Working alongside an experienced Care Home Manager and supported by our National Quality team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and ensuring residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care.

For candidates considering a move to Wellington, we offer a relocation support package to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

About the role:

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical leadership across the care home while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’ll lead and support the nursing team, oversee clinical governance and compliance, maintain audit readiness, and build trusted relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior nurse leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference while leading a committed team in a supportive and values-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure best practice standards are consistently delivered.
• Manage and support nursing staff through education, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Ensure quality and compliance with Health & Disability Sector Standards and Radius policies.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits to maintain certification standards.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, and external health professionals.
• Oversee health and safety practices, ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff.

Why Join Radius Care?

• Relocation Support: Moving from Auckland or elsewhere in New Zealand? We offer a relocation package to help you settle into Wellington with confidence.
• Clinical Excellence: Join one of New Zealand's leading aged care providers, with more than 80% of our care homes achieving the maximum four-year certification period.

• Strong Support Network: Work closely with our experienced Quality team and operational leaders who are committed to clinical success
• Leadership Impact: Help shape the future of a recently acquired care home and make a lasting difference for residents, families and staff.t
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing learning, leadership development and career progression opportunities across our nationwide network.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package
  • Staff discounts and benefits through our Radius Staff App
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About you:

You’ll be an experienced clinical leader who combines strong nursing expertise with a genuine passion for aged care and developing others.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in aged care
• Previous leadership or management experience in a clinical environment
• InterRAI training and experience
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, quality systems and audit requirements
• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills
• Confidence using electronic health records, clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A compassionate and resident-focused approach to care

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence positive change, and be part of an organisation that genuinely values quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

Where Care Meets Career - Radius Care

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.

E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care i te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō tātou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto i ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake i tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki, kia haumaru, kia hauora hoki tō tātou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou, ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō tātou nei rōpu whakahaere, i ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.