Unit Coordinator - Hospital

Approved
Auckland · Edmund Hillary Retirement Village - Remuera NZ full-time onsite Administration

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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're on the hunt for an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to step into a pivotal leadership role as Unit Coordinator for the Hospital Unit at Edmund Hillary Retirement Village in Remuera, Auckland. This is a full-time position working Sunday - Thursday 0800 – 1630.

As the Hospital Unit Coordinator, you’ll lead with impact and clarity by:

Setting clear expectations and coaching your team to deliver care that is “good enough for mum and dad,” with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Building team capability through coaching, feedback, and development, lifting confidence and accountability across all shifts

Creating a positive, inclusive, high-performing environment where people feel valued and supported

Overseeing personalised care planning that delivers strong clinical outcomes for residents

Building trusted relationships with residents, families/whānau, and health professionals

Leading excellence in interRAI and documentation, using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes

Balancing quality care with efficient rostering, workflow, and resource use

Staying visible and connected across shifts, providing hands-on leadership and support

Understanding how staffing, acuity, and care decisions impact performance and compliance

Contributing as a key member of the leadership team alongside the Clinical and Village Managers

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a mix of clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a genuine passion for resident care:

You’re a registered nurse with a current APC

You bring experience working in a Senior RN or Nursing leader role or proven experience in a leadership or Unit Coordinator role

You will be confident stepping up to provide cover and leadership support when the Clinical Manager is away

You have interRAI competency or are willing to achieve this

You lead by example, building capability through coaching, support, and sharing knowledge

You motivate and engage your team to deliver high-quality care

You make sound clinical decisions, balancing resident needs, risk, and best practice

You’re confident using clinical systems and data to guide care and improvements

You communicate clearly, build trust, and set expectations

You bring kindness, compassion, and drive to deliver exceptional care

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.

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.

About the Perks

At Ryman, we’re committed to supporting your career, wellbeing, and lifestyle. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Fixed rosters with certainty of hours

Ongoing development and clear career progression pathways

Funded postgraduate study opportunities, including study leave

Additional leave, including education, long service, and a wellness day

Opportunities to work across New Zealand and Australia

A safe, supportive environment set within beautiful village grounds and gardens

Access to 60+ discounts across health, wellbeing, retail, banking, 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.

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.