Clinical Manager

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

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

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

As Clinical Manager you will be a pivotal member of our senior leadership team, as we work together to foster a care delivery culture that supports the Arvida values and purpose. You will be responsible for leading clinical excellence, managing clinical risk, planning and executing effective continuous improvement initiatives, as well as operational oversight of the clinical team including rosters, recruitment, and budgeting. 

If you are passionate about measurable and meaningful quality of care that meets contractual and legislative requirements and reflects current best practices, this is the opportunity for you. You will lead a passionate team committed to supporting our aged care residents to live life their way.

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the community organisation to practice and promote this approach, building an authentic resident-led culture and experience.

This is a full time role working 40 hours across Monday to Friday (with some on-call requirements during evening and weekends).

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• Collaborative leadership skills, with a growth mindset, and at least 3 years experience managing a clinical team 
• Registered Nurse with a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate, ideally with 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.

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer

• A competitive market rate
• An engaging and positive work environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Professional supervision
• To become a part of the nationwide Arvida community
• Support to complete post-graduate study
• A great local leadership team and ongoing mentorship

Above all else you will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-led environment where you can truly make a difference – in the lives of New Zealanders and in your own career.  

Be sure to include a cover letter (within the 'Message to the Hiring Team' section on our application form) that outlines your fit for this role and desire to lead resident-focused outcomes.

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