Clinical Manager: Be at the Heart of Aged Care

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. That is why we are seeking a Clinical Manager for our Bupa The Booms Care Home in Thames. You will enrich the lives of our society’s most vulnerable and be part of an inclusive culture where you can make a difference while growing your career. Sure, it is a big call. But imagine the impact you could make.

About You

As someone who is passionate about aged care and leading the clinical care of our residents, you will be a good fit for this role if you manage in the below ways:

• Making Residents' Lives Better: You actively lead by example in providing person-centred care, which keeps residents healthy and happy for longer.
• Bringing People Together: You love making everyone feel like they belong, whether they're residents, staff, families, and the wider community.
• Helping Staff Grow: You're great at teaching, coaching, and mentoring new and existing staff, and you encourage a learning environment that helps them get better at their jobs.
• Making Things Better: You've made changes before to make resident care better, like implement quality improvement initiatives, monitoring performance metrics, and implementing best practices. 

This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, located in Thames, which is positioned right next to the sea, boasting magnificent views of the Firth of Thames. If you are seeking a lifestyle change, this is a peaceful town, where you can enjoy the lively markets, beach, and close-knit community. With affordable housing, ditch the traffic and stress of the big city and live in the Coromandel! 

Where You will Make an Impact

• Provide person-centred clinical care for residents in a 70-bed care home across rest home, hospital, and dementia level of care.
• 3-year audit certification where you can continue the success of the team with providing the best care.
• Lead a team of caregivers and nurses to provide the highest quality clinical care.
• Conduct medication rounds, manage care plans, lead in-service education sessions for staff, and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Stand up and tell us where we can invest more to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Skills and Qualifications 

You will help us make a real difference through your Clinical Leadership experience, personal passion, and empathy.

• Hold a current APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration.
• Passion for leading a team to mentor and support others.
• Leading continuous quality improvements.
• Excellent clinical skills in adult care and ideal aged care experience.
• Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• A compassionate nurse who strives for excellence and to make an impact in residents lives.

Extra Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• $3000 Sign on Bonus
• Be part of a strong national and regional support network, including Clinical Managers in the region, regional quality partners, and our national clinical services improvement team to support your success in this role.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme of $750 - $2,000.
• Professional Development, in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, national forums, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• Nursing Council-Approved PDRP
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to Be You at Bupa.
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees. 

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we are brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. 

To express your interest, please submit an online application with your CV and we will reach out to chat about how you can progress your career with Bupa.

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