Clinical Services Manager – Aged Care Leader (NZ)

Heritage Lifecare; Balclutha; Remote; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Relocation support

Professional advancement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi aligned values

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in South Otago Balclutha is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead our nursing teams and deliver outstanding resident care.

You will provide effective leadership, ensure compliance with Aged Care standards, mentor clinical staff and build strong relationships with regional managers and care home teams.

Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) with competitive salary and benefits; NZ registration and aged care experience required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate, ideally in aged care.
• Experience in management and leadership is must.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with a track record of building relationships.
• Work closely with Regional Managers and Care Home Managers to ensure compliance with Aged Care standards.
• Mentoring and support for Clinical team of nurses and caregivers.
• Experience in InterRai and Careplanning is desired.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to nursing teams and ensure high-quality resident care.
• Lead the clinical teams to achieve and maintain high standards of care.
• Collaborate with Regional Managers to ensure regulatory and Aged Care standard compliance.
• Mentor and support nurses and caregivers to promote professional development.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance resident well-being.

Skills

RN leadership

Aged care experience

Communication

InterRai & Careplanning

Mentoring clinical team

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Registered Nurse NZ practicing certificate

Job description

Heritage Lifecare in South Otago Balclutha is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead our nursing teams and deliver outstanding resident care.

You will provide effective leadership, ensure compliance with Aged Care standards, mentor clinical staff and build strong relationships with regional managers and care home teams.

Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) with competitive salary and benefits; NZ registration and aged care experience required.