Clinical Manager

Elevate healthcare excellence! Lead and grow a dedicated team, ensuring compassionate world-class care and exceptional resident experiences!

• Build lasting relationships with residents, fostering purpose and fulfilment
• Be a part of a company that's changing lives and communities!
• Strong support for career development that promotes growth and resilience

About The Role

Based at our beautiful Richard Hadlee in Northwood, Christchurch, you will use all your nursing and leadership skills to:

• Provide strong clinical leadership and oversight to nursing, care, and auxiliary teams across the village
• Lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centered care in line with professional and regulatory standards
• Build, develop and coach a high-performing team that is engaged, capable, and committed to delivering exceptional care
• Ensure clinical policies, procedures, and quality standards are consistently applied and maintained
• Drive continuous improvement through audit outcomes, clinical indicators, and Quality Improvement Plans
• Identify and manage clinical risks, ensuring timely escalation, response, and implementation of corrective actions
• Build strong, trusting relationships with residents and their families, ensuring a positive and responsive care experience
• Support the Village Manager and contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the village
• Exciting opportunity to build, shape, and develop a brand-new team within a newly established village.

This is a full-time role working Tuesday - Saturday 0800 - 1630 .

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will:

• Be a Registered Nurse with a current APC, with proven experience in a clinical leadership role (aged care experience preferred)
• interRAI trained
• Be an experienced clinical leader with the ability to lead, coach, and develop large, multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to deliver safe, consistent outcomes in complex environments
• Have sound experience in clinical risk management, audit processes, and maintaining compliance with care standards
• Bring a strong focus on continuous improvement, with experience using data or clinical indicators to drive better outcomes
• Build and sustain positive relationships with residents, families, and teams, managing with empathy and professionalism
• Demonstrate sound organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively
• Have a practical understanding of resource management, including staffing, consumables, and service delivery needs
• Be a confident and clear communicator who works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

About Ryman And Richard Hadlee Retirement Village

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

Ryman Richard Hadlee Retirement Village is located in the growing Northwood area of Christchurch, offering a peaceful lifestyle with the convenience of everyday amenities close by. The village is situated near Northwood Supa Centa, local cafés, nature reserves and walking tracks including Styx Mill Reserve and The Groynes, while still providing easy access to Christchurch city centre and nearby suburbs such as Merivale and Papanui.

Benefits Of Working At Ryman Healthcare

Working at Ryman has benefits beyond providing the best care to our residents. As part of our team you will:

• Receive ongoing support for your professional development
• Be eligible to apply for funded postgraduate study opportunities including study leave
• Get education, long service and wellness leave
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support
• Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.