A well-established and highly regarded aged-care provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Coordinator to support its care home in the Blockhouse Bay area of Auckland. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a positive living environment for residents, this organisation prides itself on strong values, clinical excellence, and a person-centric approach.
About the Role
As Clinical Coordinator, you will support the Care Home Manager in the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the residential aged care facility. You will provide clinical leadership across the care home while ensuring high standards of care delivery and compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical leadership by promoting best practice, coordinating care reviews, evaluating care delivery, and ensuring accurate and effective documentation.
- Delivering direct resident care and supporting staff in managing residents with complex needs.
- Acting as a role model by maintaining clinical competence and demonstrating excellence in care, service delivery, and professional conduct.
- Supervising and monitoring staff performance, offering support, guidance, and direction.
- Providing formal and informal training, and actively contributing to the organisation’s training programme.
- Ensuring compliance with quality, health, and safety, reporting processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Deputising for the Care Home Manager when required, overseeing daily operational matters, and consulting with the support office when appropriate.
- Leading Careerforce assessment within the unit and conducting delegated performance appraisals.
- Sharing on-call responsibilities equally with the Manager.
- Maintaining a professional portfolio that meets NZNC requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- To be a current New Zealand Registered Nurse with a valid APC.
- Excellent clinical skills and experience within aged residential care.
- Proven leadership ability, with the capacity to inspire, develop, and support a care team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
- Strong planning, organising, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage change and promote best-practice care delivery.
- Skills in teaching, coaching, or supporting others in their development.
- Understanding of quality management systems and commitment to continuous improvement.
- A commitment to working effectively across cultures in a diverse care environment.
This role offers a very competitive salary package, along with:
- A rewarding clinical leadership position within a respected aged-care provider.
- A supportive leadership team and well-structured operational framework.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
