Clinical Team Leader

Radius Care; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff app discounts

Uniform provided

Employee assistance programme

Weekend/night shift allowances

Job summary

Radius Care in Tauranga is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader to deliver high-quality, resident-focused care while providing clinical oversight on the floor. You will mentor Registered Nurses, lead by example, and ensure compliance with health standards.

You will manage care plans, infection control, wound care, and medication management, coordinating with GPs and allied health professionals. A strong leadership mindset and NZ practicum are essential.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in New Zealand.
• Experience in aged care or hospital-level care is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with interRAI assessments.

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.
• 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

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical oversight

Infection control

Wound care

Medication management

Quality audits

Care planning

InterRAI

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Annual Practising Certificate (NZ)

Tools

InterRAI assessments

EMR systems

Job description

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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:RadiusAlthorp, 9 Grantston Drive, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

Hours of work:Full-time, approx. 30 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, while also mentoring and coaching other Registered Nurses to grow their skills and confidence.You’lllead 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

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 is desirable

Experience with Psychogeriatric residents in desirable

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Computer literacy and familiarity with interRAI assessments

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.