Our client is a respected charitable organisation providing specialist palliative care across Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. They deliver equitable, compassionate care to patients and whānau in the community as well as in their 9 bed Inpatient Unit in Newtown - the focus of this leadership role.
The Inpatient Unit is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team of around 50 staff including nurses, social workers, spiritual carers and allied health professionals. It's a place where light spills in, time slows down and compassionate care truly matters.
About the Job
Reporting to the Clinical Director (an experienced nurse leader who believes in growing and developing her people), this is an opportunity to step into a respected service with strong foundations and long tenure across the leadership team.
This role is focused on service leadership, clinical governance and team culture . The IPU has a well established structure, including an experienced Palliative Care Coordinator who oversees day to day floor operations and rostering. Your focus will be higher level leadership responsibilities including:
- Clinical governance and quality oversight
- Performance reviews and staff development
- Budgeting and service management
- Strengthening team culture and cohesion across experienced and newer nurses
- Bridging effectively between the IPU team and the wider executive/directorate
- Supporting strategic planning, including early planning for a future IPU relocation and new build in Porirua
About You
You are a strong, values-driven leader who can bring people together and build culture. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a clinical or healthcare environment leading teams of 30+ staff
- Confidence in clinical governance, quality and service oversight
- Experience conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development
- The ability to hold boundaries and lead confidently in a clinical setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to bridge effectively with senior stakeholders
Benefits
- Salary - $119,105 - $130,854
- Be part of a highly respected, values led hospice with strong community reputation
- Involvement in future service and facility planning
- Supportive leadership committed to developing and growing their people
- Celebrating milestones and new beginnings together - including the simple tradition of morning teas that reflect the warmth of this team
APPLY NOW
We are looking to have shortlisting completed and interviews scheduled with our client for mid March. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
To discuss in more detail, or request a copy of the Job description, please contact: Jeanette Rendle, Agency Director RWR Health, Lower North Island Ph 027 705 7079 or email: jeanetter@rwrhealth.co.nz