Nurse Manager

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About the Role:
The Nurse Manager at Athenree Life is responsible for both governance and clinical excellence. The role is responsible for leading a team of registered nurses, health care assistants, diversional therapist, administrative staff, housekeeping staff, maintenance and other ancillary staff, towards ensuring the delivery of excellent quality care for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Ensures maximum resident occupancy

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
The needs of residents are met through the delivery of safe, holistic and professional nursing care
Oversees medication administration and ensure 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
Continuous quality improvement across both clinical and governance aspects of the facility
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 role, usual schedule is Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. 
Requirements:

4+ years in aged care or disabilities, with 1 year in a team lead/management role
NZ nursing registration with a current practising certificate
Experience with NZ health care facility audit is a plus
Familiar with Nga Paerewa Health and Disability Standards
Knowledge of te reo Maori a definite plus
Committed to enhancing the lives of older people
Strong collaboration skills with diverse teams
Effective communication with residents and staff of different ethnicities
Responsible, accountable, and adaptable
Excellent leadership, delegation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Good physical fitness
Full NZ driver license and work rights

About Athenree Life: 
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. We are 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


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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