Regional Quality Manager - Hawkes Bay / South Island

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional Clinical leader to support our Care Centres and Villages across the Hawkes Bay/Manawatū region or the South Island region. This is a hybrid role based in either Hawkes Bay or in Christchurch. Regular travel to the region’s villages is required. The key focus of the role is to support clinical service delivery within our Care Centres and serviced apartments. You will work collaboratively with the Group Operations Manager, Village Managers and Care Centre Managers across region to help support continuous improvements and high-quality care across the region. Reporting into the Head of Clinical Delivery, this is an exciting role where you can truly make a difference! Other responsibilities of this role include: Leading the model of care delivery across the Care Centres Ensuring our services meet the Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Service standard, and relevant legislation and contracts for service. Support positive resident and whānau experiences through effective engagement, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives Contribute to national quality improvement initiatives This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The role includes shared on-call responsibilities, providing leadership and support to teams outside regular business hours as needed. Please click here to view the full job description. As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives. You’ll bring with you: A NZ Nursing Registration and a current Practicing Certificate Sound clinical experience and knowledge of Residential Aged Care An advanced understanding of the Ngā Paerewa Standard and the ability to evidence compliance for certification and surveillance audits Demonstrate critical thinking, an ability to take the lead, and be emotionally resilient InterRAI training and/or relevant post-graduate qualifications would be advantageous A genuine interest in the health of older adults and delivering the best of life to Summerset residents Ability to travel to Summerset villages within the region – A full driver’s license is required At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. Some work benefits include: Southern Cross Wellbeing 2 Health Insurance Company vehicle Birthday and Long Service Leave Discounts from a wide range of suppliers Being part of a team of passionate, caring and talented managers delivering outstanding care to our residents Virtual National Clinical Support service with senior Registered Nurses 24/7 to assist on-site teams with clinical risk management Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 30th October . This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 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.