Clinical Nurse Lead

Location:  Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Facility: 58-bed Rest Home & Hospital with 19 care suites
Role: Clinical Nurse Lead

Salary: $95k-110k
Hours: Monday to Friday, Business Hours (some flexibility) with occasional weekends and on-call responsibilities
Start Date: ASAP


About the Facility:
This is a modern 58-bed rest home and hospital, located in the beautiful rural town of Dannevirke. The facility offers a nurturing environment with a strong focus on high-quality care, where they strive to meet the needs of the residents in a comfortable and supportive setting.


We are currently looking for a Clinical Nurse Lead to join their dedicated team and provide key leadership and clinical governance support. This is a new role, created to provide additional resource to the existing Facility Manager, who has been managing both responsibilities until now.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the roster and ensure the smooth running of shifts for registered nurses and healthcare assistants
  • Provide professional leadership, training, and development for the nursing team
  • Lead clinical governance activities, ensuring the highest standards of care
  • Conduct clinical reporting and assessments, collaborating with the Facility Manager as required
  • Provide support to the Facility Manager with on-call duties and weekend coverage as needed

Team Structure:

  • 1 x Facility Manager (direct report)
  • 5/6 Registered Nurses
  • 20 Healthcare Assistants
  • 24/7 staffing to ensure optimal care for residents

About You:

  • A registered nurse with strong clinical experience, ideally with leadership experience in a healthcare setting
  • Passionate about providing excellent care and fostering a supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, oversee clinical processes, and support staff development
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a vital leadership role within a supportive and evolving facility. If you're ready to make a significant impact and help lead a team in providing the best possible care for our residents, we would love to hear from you.
 

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