Clinical Manager | Aged Care
Job reference : CJ345112
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Annually $100000 - $200000
Location : Waikato, Waikato
Posted on : 01-09-2025
This is a role for a leader who thrives on connection — visible on the floor, leading by example, and keeping clinical skills sharp.
Clinical Manager - Thames, Waikato
Full-Time | Permanent | Hands-On Leadership Role
Be at the Heart of Aged Care
This is a role for a leader who thrives on connection — visible on the floor, leading by example, and keeping clinical skills sharp.
As Clinical Manager, you'll balance leadership with hands-on care, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of support while your team feels mentored and empowered.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior RN ready to step up, an experienced Clinical Manager seeking a more personal setting, or someone who values staying close to residents and their team.
About the Role
You'll lead the delivery of clinical care, support your team, and keep quality at the centre of everything you do. Your focus will include:
About You
You'll be an approachable and engaged leader with a current APC and NZ Nursing Council registration.
You will also bring:
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
ABOUT THE RECRUITER
Kate at Carejobz here... Whether you're ready to make a move—or just quietly exploring—I’d love to connect for a no-pressure, confidential chat. I’ve placed hundreds of Nurses and Healthcare Managers into roles where they’re genuinely valued for over a decade.
Proud to be ranked in the Top 10 Healthcare Recruiters in Australia & NZ, I specialise in placing exceptional Nurses and Clinical Leaders into roles where they can thrive.
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Know a brilliant Scrub Scout, ICU Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Theatre Nurse, Anaesthetic Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse, or Aged Care Manager?
Refer them to me and receive a $500 Gift Card when they’re placed—it’s my way of saying thanks.
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Full-Time | Permanent | Hands-On Leadership Role
Be at the Heart of Aged Care
This is a role for a leader who thrives on connection — visible on the floor, leading by example, and keeping clinical skills sharp.
As Clinical Manager, you'll balance leadership with hands-on care, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of support while your team feels mentored and empowered.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior RN ready to step up, an experienced Clinical Manager seeking a more personal setting, or someone who values staying close to residents and their team.
About the Role
You'll lead the delivery of clinical care, support your team, and keep quality at the centre of everything you do. Your focus will include:
- Delivering person-centred care and ensuring best practice is always followed.
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of nurses and caregivers.
- Overseeing medication rounds, clinical decision-making, and care planning.
- Driving quality improvement through audits, education sessions, and system reviews.
- Building strong, trusted relationships with whānau, residents, and visiting health professionals.
About You
You'll be an approachable and engaged leader with a current APC and NZ Nursing Council registration.
You will also bring:
- InterRAI training and competence in clinical assessments.
- 2 years of Aged Care Clinical Manager experience in New Zealand
- Solid experience with clinical systems, audits, and quality processes.
- Confidence in wound care, medication management, and mentoring staff.
- Strong communication skills for working with residents, families, and health partners.
- A proven ability to lead continuous improvement and support a high-performing team.
- Health insurance benefits for you, with family options available.
- Access to a regional and national clinical support network.
- Wellbeing resources including counselling, cultural leave, and discounts.
- Generous parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers, 2 weeks for secondary carers.
- Professional development: in-house and external opportunities, plus Nursing Council-approved PDRP.
- Reward and recognition programmes that celebrate your success.
- An inclusive, values-driven culture where individuality is embraced.
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
ABOUT THE RECRUITER
Kate at Carejobz here... Whether you're ready to make a move—or just quietly exploring—I’d love to connect for a no-pressure, confidential chat. I’ve placed hundreds of Nurses and Healthcare Managers into roles where they’re genuinely valued for over a decade.
Proud to be ranked in the Top 10 Healthcare Recruiters in Australia & NZ, I specialise in placing exceptional Nurses and Clinical Leaders into roles where they can thrive.
Read my 5 * Recruiter Reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
WORK WITH ME PLACING AWESOME PEOPLE!
Know a brilliant Scrub Scout, ICU Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Theatre Nurse, Anaesthetic Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse, or Aged Care Manager?
Refer them to me and receive a $500 Gift Card when they’re placed—it’s my way of saying thanks.
NOT THE RIGHT FIT?
I recruit exclusively in healthcare across Australia & NZ, with new roles added daily. Browse openings in:
Scrub Scout | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Theatre | Aged Care | Mental Health | Leadership
www.carejobz.com.au
Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment