Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Company Description
You can help bring our villages to life!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.
When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to join our care team as a Clinical Nurse Lead at Summerset Avonhead. Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team.
This role would work across Monday - Friday with the occasion to be required on call. This role is also fixed term for 6 months up until the end of October 2026
Role responsibilities:
- Assist in providing clinical guidance, day to day direction, and leadership to the Care Centre team
- Working closely with Care Centre Manager to help support safe operation of the care team.
- Active involvement with the Summerset quality management programme
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
- A Registered Nurse with recognised expertise in the provision of clinical oversight
- A Team Player who is passionate to support, train and develop the Caregiving team
- A Skilled Communicator who has effective relationships building abilities
- An InterRAI trained Nurse who can complete and oversee clinical assessments and care planning
Additional Information
Why Summerset?
For a passionate leader this will be the exciting challenge you crave. You'll get excellent remuneration, the support of a friendly team, and all the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives.
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:
Southern Cross Health Essentials, covering up to 75% of charges for GP's, dentists, physios and more.
Annual company Applause Awards where we recognise and thank those that exemplify bringing the best of life.
Birthday leave
Uniform provided
Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.