Part Time Application Closes 19 Apr 2024 Otago - Wanaka Registered Nurse Unit Nurse Manager Elmslie House, Wanaka Part-time permanent- 30 hours/week Enjoy work-life balance in a supportive environment Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for older person's health to become our next Unit Nurse Manager. The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for you to use your management and clinical skills, to lead and develop the nursing and care teams. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and support staff working to provide the greatest level of care to our residents. Reporting to the Manager of Elmslie House, you would be an integral member of the management team. In this role, you will: Provide sound clinical leadership to nursing and caring staff Promote practice standards and behavior consistent with professional and legislative standards Demonstrate sound people management, organizational and planning skills. Provide and support others in providing comprehensive nursing assessment to develop, deliver and evaluate a plan of care that supports the lives and wellbeing of older people living in this residential setting. Required to be on the on-call roster Take a lead role in quality improvements and reporting. Hours: This is a permanent part time role offered at 30 hours per week. About You You will be a Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate. You will have either experience in aged care or a similar environment, with significant post-graduate experience, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Managing and supporting staff and being a key point of liaison with residents and their families, you will need to be a real people person, warm, open, and an honest communicator. You will find scope and opportunity for career advancement. If you are trained in use of the InterRAI assessment or assessing Careerforce papers, this would be an advantage. However, training would be provided. What We Offer Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation A management team that is supportive and knowledgeable A care team committed to providing quality care to residents Opportunity to learn and upskill through ongoing training Competitive salary to be discussed at interview stage Discounts with local businesses About Us Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.Situated near the beautiful Lake Wanaka, Elmslie House is home to 31 residents supported at hospital and rest home level care. Our 4-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha. For further information contact Manager at Elmslie House on 03 443 7899
