Clinical Nurse Lead

Company Description :

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it home, it's the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life.

We are one team, united by being part of something bigger – bringing the best of life to our residents.

Summerset

Whangarei

is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility set in a beautiful, established village that will soon be the heart of aged care in the region.

This is a unique opportunity to lead from day one, help build your own team, and shape the culture and care standards in a state-of-the-art environment.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support, and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team.

Responsibilities Include :

Assist in providing clinical guidance, day to day direction, and leadership to the Care Centre team.

Working closely with Care Centre Manager to help support safe operation of the care team.

Active involvement with the Summerset quality management programme.

Consult with residents and their advocates to establish shared expectations of care and service delivery

Acting as a clinical liaison for health care team members with a key focus on the primary care team, pharmacists, podiatrists, physiotherapist, dietitian, and specialist services that are required for individual residents.

This is a full time role between Monday and Friday with a commencement date of January

Please click here to view the full job description.

Qualifications : About You :

You'll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards.

You'll be an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead with solid aged care experience in New Zealand.

You'll also bring :

A Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and your PDRP achieved to level 2-4

A high degree of clinical expertise ideally in the aged care sector

Computer literacy including clinical care systems

A team player with a strong commitment to be a positive influence, coach and mentor

A skilled communicator with a proven ability to build positive relationships.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries.

You may not tick all the requirements, and that's okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information :

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence.

With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include :

Free Southern Cross health insurance (covering up to 75% of charges for GPs, dentists, physios and more)

Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us

Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ's fastest-growing aged care providers

Next Steps : Applications for this role will close on

Monday 3rd November.

This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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