Regional Quality & Care Leader - Aged Care (NZ)

Summerset - Care; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Wellbeing Health 보험

Company vehicle

Birthday leave

Long service leave

Staff discounts

24/7 clinical support

Job summary

Summerset is seeking an exceptional Clinical leader to support Care Centres and Villages across the Hawkes Bay/Manawatū region or the South Island, in a hybrid role based in Hawkes Bay or Christchurch. Regular travel to villages is required to lead clinical service delivery and drive continuous improvements.

You will report to the Head of Clinical Delivery and collaborate with Village Managers and Care Centre Managers to deliver high-quality, person-centered care across the region.

Qualifications

• NZ Nursing Registration and a current Practising Certificate.
• Sound clinical experience and knowledge of Residential Aged Care.
• Advanced understanding of the Ngā Paerewa Standard and the ability to evidence compliance for certification and surveillance audits.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, an ability to take the lead, and be emotionally resilient.
• InterRAI training would be advantageous.
• Genuine interest in the health of older adults and delivering the best of life to Summerset residents.
• Ability to travel to Summerset villages within the region – a full driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the model of care delivery across the Care Centres.
• Ensuring our services meet the Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Service standard, and relevant legislation and contracts for service.
• Support positive resident and whānau experiences through effective engagement, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to national quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Emotional resilience

Travel willingness

Collaborative engagement

Education

NZ Nursing Registration

Practising Certificate

InterRAI training (advantageous)

Job description

Summerset is seeking an exceptional Clinical leader to support Care Centres and Villages across the Hawkes Bay/Manawatū region or the South Island, in a hybrid role based in Hawkes Bay or Christchurch. Regular travel to villages is required to lead clinical service delivery and drive continuous improvements.

You will report to the Head of Clinical Delivery and collaborate with Village Managers and Care Centre Managers to deliver high-quality, person-centered care across the region.