Clinical Manager

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Hawke's Bay · James Wattie Retirement Village - Hawkes Bay NZ full-time onsite Healthcare & Medical

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About the role

Elevate healthcare excellence! Lead and grow a dedicated team, ensuring compassionate world-class care and exceptional resident experiences!

Build lasting relationships with residents, fostering purpose and fulfilment

Be a part of a company that's changing lives and communities!

Strong support for career development that promotes growth and resilience

About the Role

Based at our beautiful James Wattie Retirement Village in Havelock North,  you will use all your nursing and leadership skills to:

Provide strong clinical leadership and oversight to nursing, care, and auxiliary teams across the village

Lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with professional and regulatory standards

Build, develop and coach a high-performing team that is engaged, capable, and committed to delivering exceptional care

Ensure clinical policies, procedures, and quality standards are consistently applied and maintained

Drive continuous improvement through audit outcomes, clinical indicators, and Quality Improvement Plans

Identify and manage clinical risks, ensuring timely escalation, response, and implementation of corrective actions

Build strong, trusting relationships with residents and their families, ensuring a positive and responsive care experience

Support the Village Manager and contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the village

This is a Full-Time role working Tuesday - Saturday 0800 - 1630.

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will:

Be a Registered Nurse with a current APC, with proven experience in a clinical leadership role (aged care experience preferred)

interRAI trained

Be an experienced clinical leader with the ability to lead, coach, and develop large, multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to deliver safe, consistent outcomes in complex environments

Have sound experience in clinical risk management, audit processes, and maintaining compliance with care standards

Bring a strong focus on continuous improvement, with experience using data or clinical indicators to drive better outcomes

Build and sustain positive relationships with residents, families, and teams, managing with empathy and professionalism

Demonstrate sound organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively

Have a practical understanding of resource management, including staffing, consumables, and service delivery needs

Be a confident and clear communicator who works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

About Ryman and James Wattie Retirement Village

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

Benefits of working at Ryman Healthcare
Working at Ryman has benefits beyond providing the best care to our residents. As part of our team you will:

Receive ongoing support for your professional development

Be eligible to apply for funded postgraduate study opportunities including study leave

Get education, long service and wellness leave

Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

Receive a free designer uniform

Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support

Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.