Clinical Nurse Manager - Chalmers Home
Clinical Nurse Manager - Full Time - New Plymouth
Mō mātou - About us
When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you become part of a not-for-profit organisation that has supported communities for over 115 years. Our mahi focuses on helping people through vulnerable times, including older people who need care, connection, and support. Enliven, one of our key services, creates age-friendly communities where older people enjoy companionship, choice, and purpose.
At Chalmers Home you’ll find a lively, caring community where elders are supported to live with purpose, joy and connection. With beautiful views overlooking the Tasman Sea our team embraces the Eden Alternative and Enliven’s elder-directed philosophy so you can keep up your routines, hobbies and whānau traditions – with the right level of clinical support on hand.
Mō to tūranga - About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Manager is a hands-on senior management role which supports the Home Manager to provide a comfortable and caring environment for residents and staff. You will help deliver key clinical & business requirements. Responsibilities include:
- Undertaking clinical and social risk assessments on prospective residents enquiring for admission from an acute or hospice setting.
- Leading the assessment and direction of care delivery for residents and families with complex needs including communication with EPOA/key contacts.
- Ensuring the team undertakes timely, comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, including InterRAI assessments.
- Monitoring support plans and care plans to ensure they reflect the assessed needs.
- Quality standards and ensuring continuous improvement of policies and processes, including audits.
- Overseeing relevant training and development across Chalmers Home so that our teams can continue to provide high quality support.
- Operating as part of a multi-disciplinary team and actively contributing to the positive management of all aspects of our Home.
You will be part of the wider Enliven senior management environment, which is a source of peer support and guidance. Collectively you lead and support continuous improvement, draw on your combined coaching skills and share the benefits of taking a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Mō koe - About you
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your clinical leadership skills while applying your expertise in caring for individuals with rest home and hospital level of care needs. You’ll be invigorated by the prospect of making meaningful contributions and possess an innate drive to actively collaborate with teams. Also, you will:
- Have experience as a Clinical Coordinator, ready to take the next step in their career. Or you may already be a CNM, looking for a change of scenery.
- Be experienced in managing teams, including recruitment and performance management of team members.
- Foster strong positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Have an open and flexible style, be able to problem solve and effectively manage conflict.
- Be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.
- Hold a postgraduate diploma or have a willingness to achieve same.
You will be keen to grow your clinical practice in a management role and receive ongoing training and support as part of your career development.
Mō o tatau painga - About our benefits
At PSC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your wellbeing, growth and contribution matter.
What you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay – plus KiwiSaver contributions
- Great discounts – enjoy discounts with major NZ brands and retailers
- Health and wellbeing support - access to discounted healthcare cover and our free Employee Assistance Programme
- A supportive workplace – be part of our inclusive team where you can grow, learn and bring your whole self to work
- A place where everyone belongs – we value diversity and respect the unique role of Māori as Tangata Whenua
When you join PSC, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a team with a strong sense of purpose, where people care about people.
Find out more on our website or TONO NA - APPLY NOW!
Please apply early, as we will be shortlisting applicant as they come in!
If you could like more information about the role please contact Melissa McNamara on 06 758 5190.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
