Clinical Team Leader

Radius Care; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff app discounts

Uniform provided

Weekend/night shift allowances

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Radius Hawthorne in Christchurch is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to deliver high-quality, resident-focused care on the floor, with clinical oversight in psychogeriatric wings.

You will mentor and coach Registered Nurses, lead audits and care planning, and ensure compliance with health and disability standards while supporting a collaborative, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documents.
• Work on the floor to deliver and oversee resident care.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to nursing and care staff in psychogeriatric wings.
• Ensure best practice care is delivered consistently.
• Manage risk, quality, and compliance with sector standards.
• Oversee infection control, wound care, and medication management.
• Coordinate with GPs, pharmacies, and allied health professionals.
• Lead audits, care planning, and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Nursing

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

InterRAI assessments

Electronic medical records

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 1800 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Location:

Radius Hawthorne, 10 St Winifreds Pl, Bryndwr, Christchurch

Hours of work:

Full time, approx 32 hours per week

About the role:

As a Clinical Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, resident-focused care. You’ll work hands-on on the floor, providing direct care and clinical oversight in the psychogeriatric wings, while also mentoring and coaching other Registered Nurses to grow their skills and confidence. You’ll lead by example, support and develop clinical staff, and ensure compliance with health and disability standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership position where your clinical expertise and people skills will make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documents
• Work on the floor to deliver and oversee resident care
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to nursing and care staff in psychogeriatric wings
• Ensure best practice care is delivered consistently
• Manage risk, quality, and compliance with sector standard
• Oversee infection control, wound care, and medication management
• Coordinate with GPs, pharmacies, and allied health professionals
• Lead audits, care planning, and staff development initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App + Uniform
• Competitive rates + weekend and night shift allowances
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Flexible working arrangements – full-time or part-time
• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to lead and grow within a respected care facility
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and their families

What we're looking for:

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in New Zealand
• Proven experience in aged care or hospital-level care
• D6 Psychogeriatric Specialist Hospital Care experience essential
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with interRAI assessments

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.