Clinical Manager

About This Role

Caring for older New Zealanders in a resident-led community is the core of this Clinical Manager role, which involves leading clinical excellence and managing risk. This opportunity suits a passionate leader who can foster a care delivery culture aligned with Arvida's values and purpose. You will lead a dedicated team in supporting aged care residents to live life their way, promoting an Attitude of Living Well approach across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence
• Manage clinical risk
• Plan and execute effective continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide operational oversight of the clinical team, including rosters, recruitment, and budgeting
• Practice and promote the Attitude of Living Well approach
• Build an authentic resident-led culture and experience

Requirements

• Collaborative leadership skills, with a growth mindset
• At least 3 years of experience managing a clinical team
• Registered Nurse with a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate
• Ideally, a relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g., Gerontological Nursing, Business Management)
• Passion for aged care with connection to the Arvida values and purpose
• Customer focus, business improvement, change management, and problem-solving ability
• Leadership and people management experience (including recruitment and development) with the ability to engage and coach your team
• Experience with and/or demonstration of commitment to resident-led models of care
• Budget management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Be resilient and committed to self-care

Benefits

• An engaging and positive work environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Professional supervision
• Opportunity to become a part of the nationwide Arvida community
• Support to complete post-graduate study
• A great local leadership team and ongoing mentorship
• Opportunity to work in a purpose-led environment where you can truly make a difference

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours across Monday to Friday, with some on-call requirements during evenings and weekends

Application Process

• Include a cover letter within the 'Message to the Hiring Team' section on the application form, outlining your fit for this role and desire to lead resident-focused outcomes

About the Company

Arvida develops and operates communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders, with a resident-led approach. Each day, interactions with the team and residents are guided by three values: Being There, In it Together, and Look for a Way.