Unit Coordinator
Ryman Healthcare
Approved
Salary not disclosed — see roles that show pay.
About the role
Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional care, fostering inclusivity and building long-lasting relationships!
Enjoy genuine appreciation from residents for your vital role in their wellbeing
Experience a dynamic work environment, keeping your skills sharp
Grow your career with Ryman: Develop, care, and make a difference!
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to join our clinical leadership team as a Unit Coordinator at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village located in Riccarton Park, Christchurch. The role includes working Sunday to Thursday 0800 - 1630 with a shared on-call component, working across Hospital, Resthome/Dual units.
As a Unit Coordinator, you will use your nursing and people skills to:
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to your team, ensuring care is always "good enough for mum and dad"
Foster the Ryman culture which promotes a safe and enjoyable work experience for your team
Ensure all care is continuously assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated to meet the needs of each resident.
Actively engage with resident's families/whānau, visitors, Allied Health Professionals, and District Health Boards, creating lasting relationships
Perform and support your nursing team to conduct interRAI assessments
Intermittently provide additional time outside rostered hours to attend events, support team members or residents and families as needed
Dedicate quality time with your team, including flexibility of rostered hours on different shifts to connect with all team members within the unit
Communicate effectively and efficiently with your team that promotes respect and trust
Provide support to your Clinical Manager and Village Manager
About You
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:
A current APC (annual practising certificate)
interRAI training or willingness to gain competency
Extensive experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Nursing Leader
The ability to lead, share knowledge and motivate your team
Kindness, compassion, and drive, to deliver exceptional care to our residents
Flexibility to share responsibilities of the on-call component with other Unit Coordinators as per a roster coordinated by the Village Manager
About Ryman
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.
About our Benefits
Working at Ryman has benefits beyond providing the best care to our residents - as part of our team, you will:
Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
Be provided with opportunities for career progression with ongoing support for professional development
Be eligible to apply for funded post-graduate study opportunities including study leave
Receive education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave
Work within a secure building with 24-hour management and support
Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, retail, and more!
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.
Enjoy genuine appreciation from residents for your vital role in their wellbeing
Experience a dynamic work environment, keeping your skills sharp
Grow your career with Ryman: Develop, care, and make a difference!
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to join our clinical leadership team as a Unit Coordinator at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village located in Riccarton Park, Christchurch. The role includes working Sunday to Thursday 0800 - 1630 with a shared on-call component, working across Hospital, Resthome/Dual units.
As a Unit Coordinator, you will use your nursing and people skills to:
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to your team, ensuring care is always "good enough for mum and dad"
Foster the Ryman culture which promotes a safe and enjoyable work experience for your team
Ensure all care is continuously assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated to meet the needs of each resident.
Actively engage with resident's families/whānau, visitors, Allied Health Professionals, and District Health Boards, creating lasting relationships
Perform and support your nursing team to conduct interRAI assessments
Intermittently provide additional time outside rostered hours to attend events, support team members or residents and families as needed
Dedicate quality time with your team, including flexibility of rostered hours on different shifts to connect with all team members within the unit
Communicate effectively and efficiently with your team that promotes respect and trust
Provide support to your Clinical Manager and Village Manager
About You
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:
A current APC (annual practising certificate)
interRAI training or willingness to gain competency
Extensive experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Nursing Leader
The ability to lead, share knowledge and motivate your team
Kindness, compassion, and drive, to deliver exceptional care to our residents
Flexibility to share responsibilities of the on-call component with other Unit Coordinators as per a roster coordinated by the Village Manager
About Ryman
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.
About our Benefits
Working at Ryman has benefits beyond providing the best care to our residents - as part of our team, you will:
Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
Be provided with opportunities for career progression with ongoing support for professional development
Be eligible to apply for funded post-graduate study opportunities including study leave
Receive education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave
Work within a secure building with 24-hour management and support
Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, retail, and more!
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.