Clinical Nurse Manager - Masterton

A new challenge or next step in your careerThe great outdoors and easy-living lifestyle on your doorstepOur name, Enliven, is a celebration of our beginnings, our heritage and the values we share. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Being part of our team means the opportunity to share in our values-based approach and be part of a not-for-profit service specialising in the support of our elders.In Masterton, Kandahar Court offers specialist residential dementia care in a safe and secure environment. Nearby Kandahar Home provides rest home and hospital level care, including short-term respite and health recovery.Mo to turanga - About the RoleOur current wonderful Clinical Nurse Manager is retiring in September and we are looking for someone new to step in and take over the reins. The Clinical Nurse Manager is based at Kandahar Court. This is a hands-on senior management role which supports the Home Manager to provide a comfortable and caring environment for residents and staff. You will help deliver key clinical & business requirements.Responsibilities include:Undertaking clinical and social risk assessments on prospective residents enquiring for admission from an acute or hospice setting.Leading the assessment and direction of care delivery for residents and families with complex needs including communication with EPOA/key contact.Ensuring the team undertakes timely, comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, including InterRAI assessments.Monitoring support plans and care plans to ensure they reflect the assessed need.Quality standards and ensuring continuous improvement of policies and processes, including audits.Overseeing relevant training and development across Kandahar Court so that our teams can continue to provide high quality support.Operating as part of a multi-disciplinary team and actively contributing to the positive management of all aspects of our Home.You will be part of the wider Enliven senior management environment, which is a source of peer support and guidance. Collectively you lead and support cultural change, draw on your combined coaching skills and share the benefits of a collaborative approach.This role offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your clinical leadership skills while applying your expertise in caring for individuals with memory loss. You'll be invigorated by the prospect of making meaningful contributions and possess and innate drive to actively collaborate with teams.Also, you will:Be a Clinical Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator with at least three years' experience in either role.Have experience managing teams, including recruitment and performance management of team members.Foster strong positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholdersHave an open and flexible style, be able to problem solve and effectively manage conflict.Be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.Hold a postgraduate diploma or have a willingness to achieve same.Benefits – what's in it for me?A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees. As Clinical Nurse Manager you will benefit from the following:We offer Nursing Council approved Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP).We reimburse Annual Practising Certificates for all regulated health professionals.We offer a programme of paid professional study days to meet the annual requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand.You'll find ample room to grow; plus we have opportunities for career advancement into other positions such as Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Consultant; as well as management pathways.We operate staff wellbeing programmes that run across the year – which also include free flu vaccines, discounted health insurance and access to Employee Assistance Programmes.Applications:Click the APPLY button to start the application process.Please have your application in by 21 June.If you need more information first, please call our Clinical Director, Mikaela Shannon , on 027 612 3066.As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a 'Smoke Free' policy onsite.#J-18808-Ljbffr