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Permanent, Full-time Leadership position
Lovely Christchurch Retirement village - work close to home.
Competitive salary + great staff benefits offered.
Work for an organisation that cares about you and your professional development and growth!
About the role
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, we are looking for an fabulous Assistant Care Manager for this full time, permanent position. You will be responsible for supporting and leading the clinical team ensuring clinical excellence is at the forefront of everything we do. You may be a Senior Nurse in Aged Care with the right attitude wanting to step up. Based in Christchurch, The Village Palms has an excellent working environment with a beautiful modern Rest Home and Hospital.
You will also need to be flexible to cover RN shifts as required and be available to share the "On Call" with the team.
Standard days of work are Tuesday to Saturday 7.30am to 4pm.
You must be available to work every Saturday.
We are offering an attractive salary, and great staff benefits such as Health and Life insurance, paid 'wellness' days and your birthday off each year, just to mention a few.
Some of the great things you will be doing include.
Using your clinical skills to access and identify the needs of our residents to be able to formulate/review individual care plans.
Ensure compassionate and excellent quality of care is provided to all residents.
Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their families/ whanau.
Support the Nurse Manager to lead and manage a team of registered nurses, ensuring day to day high levels of clinical delivery. Ensuring clinical compliance meets auditing requirements.
Supporting, identifying, and upskilling the needs and requirements of the registered nurses and care workers, as well as providing appropriate direction and delegation.
Working and liaising closely with the Business Care Manager to undertake risk management, quality projects and improvements.
Support the 'Clinical On-Call' roster.
In the absence of the Nurse Manager pick up delegated management & financial duties such approving time & attendance records for Payroll
About you
Aged care experience with management or advance clinical practice preferred
Current Annual Practicing certificate and First Aid Certificate.
Current InterRai certification.
Up to date knowledge on wound care.
Demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills.
You will also have a helpful, team player attitude and a caring, respectful manner.
Provide Nursing Practice in a culturally safe manner and supports the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Upholds the Rights of the Health and Disability Code.
About Us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.
Check out some of our Benefits!
3 paid wellness days and 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year.
Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
KiwiSaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
Metlifecare is committed to minimising adverse outcomes from the transmission of influenza or infectious diseases, and as such we request all potential employees disclose their immunisation status at the time of employment.
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application
Job Details
Reference #
45549
Location(s)
The Village Palms - Retirement Villages Christchurch
Expertise
Clinical Management
Job level(s)
Qualified, Experienced, Specialist, Management
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
More details (document)
Assistant Care Manager (Aug23).pdf
Permanent, Full-time Leadership position
Lovely Christchurch Retirement village - work close to home.
Competitive salary + great staff benefits offered.
Work for an organisation that cares about you and your professional development and growth!
About the role
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, we are looking for an fabulous Assistant Care Manager for this full time, permanent position. You will be responsible for supporting and leading the clinical team ensuring clinical excellence is at the forefront of everything we do. You may be a Senior Nurse in Aged Care with the right attitude wanting to step up. Based in Christchurch, The Village Palms has an excellent working environment with a beautiful modern Rest Home and Hospital.
You will also need to be flexible to cover RN shifts as required and be available to share the "On Call" with the team.
Standard days of work are Tuesday to Saturday 7.30am to 4pm.
You must be available to work every Saturday.
We are offering an attractive salary, and great staff benefits such as Health and Life insurance, paid 'wellness' days and your birthday off each year, just to mention a few.
Some of the great things you will be doing include.
Using your clinical skills to access and identify the needs of our residents to be able to formulate/review individual care plans.
Ensure compassionate and excellent quality of care is provided to all residents.
Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their families/ whanau.
Support the Nurse Manager to lead and manage a team of registered nurses, ensuring day to day high levels of clinical delivery. Ensuring clinical compliance meets auditing requirements.
Supporting, identifying, and upskilling the needs and requirements of the registered nurses and care workers, as well as providing appropriate direction and delegation.
Working and liaising closely with the Business Care Manager to undertake risk management, quality projects and improvements.
Support the 'Clinical On-Call' roster.
In the absence of the Nurse Manager pick up delegated management & financial duties such approving time & attendance records for Payroll
About you
Aged care experience with management or advance clinical practice preferred
Current Annual Practicing certificate and First Aid Certificate.
Current InterRai certification.
Up to date knowledge on wound care.
Demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills.
You will also have a helpful, team player attitude and a caring, respectful manner.
Provide Nursing Practice in a culturally safe manner and supports the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Upholds the Rights of the Health and Disability Code.
About Us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.
Check out some of our Benefits!
3 paid wellness days and 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year.
Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
KiwiSaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
Metlifecare is committed to minimising adverse outcomes from the transmission of influenza or infectious diseases, and as such we request all potential employees disclose their immunisation status at the time of employment.
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application
Job Details
Reference #
45549
Location(s)
The Village Palms - Retirement Villages Christchurch
Expertise
Clinical Management
Job level(s)
Qualified, Experienced, Specialist, Management
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
More details (document)
Assistant Care Manager (Aug23).pdf
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Care Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
