Clinical Nurse Leader

If you are an experienced nursing leader and passionate about delivering exceptional, resident-centred care, this is your opportunity!

Mō to taatau kiritaki | About Our Client
Our client, Rangiura, believes aged care is about more than providing support — it’s about helping their residents live meaningful, fulfilling lives in a place that feels like home. Guided by their values of being trustworthy, respectful, accountable, and compassionate, they are looking for a Clinical Nurse Leader who will inspire, guide, and develop the nursing and care teams while keeping residents at the heart of everything they do.

He Korero Mō te tūranga | About the Role
As Rangiura’s new Clinical Nurse Leader, you’ll take the lead in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents. This is a hands-on role that blends clinical leadership with the opportunity to shape service delivery and influence positive change.

You will support and develop a capable team, champion clinical excellence, and work closely with residents, their whānau, and allied health professionals. For the right person, this is a role where you can lead with purpose, strengthen care outcomes, and continue to grow your leadership career.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Providing visible, professional leadership to the nursing and care teams
• Ensuring clinical care meets Health & Disability Services Standards and NZNC competencies
• Building strong relationships with residents, whānau, GPs, and the wider care community
• Embedding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi into everyday practice
• Supporting and developing your team through mentoring, coaching, and training
• Leading continuous improvement, audits, and reporting to maintain excellence
• Promoting a warm, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone in our care

He Kōrero mōu | About You
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a current APC who thrives on connection, teamwork, and leading others to deliver great care. You will need to bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in aged residential care or a similar clinical environment
• A demonstrated passion for person-centred, culturally responsive care
• Strong organisational, communication, and mentoring skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Health & Disability Commissioner Code of Rights
• A calm, professional approach and the ability to lead with empathy and integrity

Ngā awhina mōku | Benefits
Our client offers

• A supportive senior team that values your input and professional growth
• A leadership role where your ideas and initiative really make a difference
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership journey — and want to be part of a team that puts people first — we would love to hear from you.

Apply online now telling us why this role resonates with you and include your cover letter and resume. If you would like to have a confidential chat before applying, please call LesleyAnn at People in Mind on 07 823 3250.