Clinical Coordinator - Lower Hutt

About the organisation

‍This charitable organisation is all about empowering people, families and communities. They achieve this through the provision of quality aged-care and social services across the lower North Island. Their retirement villages, rest homes, hospital and dementia care are focused on creating elder centred communities where people have companionship, variety, choice and control, as well as meaningful activity and purpose.

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‍About the job‍

• This is a hands-on clinical role - coordination and supervision of resident care,  providing leadership and support to RN’s, EN’s and care staff.
• Based in a 35 bedded hospital level care home in Lower Hutt. It is part of a 98 bed complex across 3 service levels which has achieved 4 year audit
• Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday ideal. However will consider Monday to Friday
• Hours normally 7am - 3.30pm although a later start and finish on admin days and when doctors are doing their rounds
• Key here is your ability to build culture on the floor, support initiatives and provide expert clinical oversight
• There is an on call component in collaboration with others.

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Experience and attributes required‍

• Registered Nurse with current APC
• Genuine passion for the wellbeing of older people
• Excellent communication and the ability to support and lead your team
• Clinically strong
• Strong Aged care experience required. Ideally 5+ years experience with leadership experience (Unless you're a Hospital ACNM with genuine desire to transition into aged care)
• You’ll be a team player who is results focussed and committed to making a difference

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‍What’s in it for you?

‍This is a fantastic location to work in, with a supportive team and organisation. The Managers and Clinical Nurse consultants will provide excellent orientation and you'll have the opportunity to join a formal leadership programme. This is a great opportunity for an established Clinical Nurse Manager looking for a step down, An existing Clinical Coordinator looking for change or a Hospital ANCM keen to work in a positive aged care environment. You’ll fit in well if you share their values of empathy, compassion, and respect.