Full time
The Nurse Manager at Athenree Life leads a team of registered nurses, health care assistants, diversional therapist/activity coordinators, administrative staff, housekeeping staff, maintenance staff, and other ancillary staff, towards ensuring:
The needs of residents are met through the delivery of safe, holistic and professional nursing care;
Continuous quality improvement across both clinical and governance aspects of the facility;
Maximum resident occupancy is achieved at all times.
Responsibilities (are, but not limited to, the following)
Strategic
Plans and implements ongoing care direction compliant with Ministry of Health (MOH) contracts, and maintains relationships with these and other allied agencies and health care professionals.
Maintains both clinical and non-clinical aspects of running the facility to a standard that meets the requirements of certification and surveillance audits conducted by the MOH.
Leads and supports the team to deliver a level of care consistent with the Group's CARE Values of Competence, Authenticity, Respect, and Empathy.
Delivery of Care
Ensures safe, efficient, and effective nursing practice through the day-to-day support and direction of staff members, liaison with and attending to the concerns of residents and their family members, and the performance of administrative duties.
Ensures InterRai Assessments are completed and comprehensive care plans are written for each resident and that these are evaluated at least 6 monthly or when changes occur.
Ensures care staff adhere to the care plans and are always working towards positive outcomes in the overall wellbeing of the resident.
Oversees medication administration and ensures staff competence is tested and signed off.
Operational
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping services.
Maintains thorough knowledge of and implements all administrative procedures.
Be on call as required.
Be responsible for notifications to appropriate authorities, i.e., coroner, police, Worksafe.
Promotes a healthy and safe environment in the facility for staff, residents, family members, and visitors.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
Works with the team to design and implement quality improvement programmes for the facility, ensuring a high standard of documentation that monitor and assess outcomes.
Ensures adequate staff coverage of the facility and implements a relevant continuing education programme for all staff.
Attends relevant training programmes, participates in and conducts performance reviews.
This is a full-time job; usual schedule is Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm.
About the Facility
Athenree Life is a 43 bed facility offering rest home, hospital level, memory care, day stay, and respite services for older people. Our home is located right beside the calming and scenic Shelly Bay Estuary in a quiet tree-lined neighborhood.
Athenree Life is one of five aged care homes owned and proactively managed by Sound Care Group. Our team members share a true passion for caring, anchored on the following values:
C - Competence
A – Authenticity
R - Respect
E - Empathy
The Group is continuing to grow and we are looking for top-notch professionals who will join our caring and competent team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least 4 years experience in the aged care or disabilities space, and at least one year in a team lead or management role.
Familiarity with Nga Paerewa Health and Disability Standards.
Experience in successfully working through a certification or surveillance audit of a health care facility in NZ as a manager is a definite plus.
New Zealand nursing registration, with a current annual practising certificate.
The commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of older people.
Proven ability to work very well and collaborate with a diverse team.
Proven ability to relate and communicate well with residents and staff of varying ethnic groups.
A strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and initiative, along with the ability to cope well with change.
Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to delegate fairly.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent physical fitness.
Full NZ work rights.
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