Clinical Coordinator
Location: Radius Rimu Park, 297 Kamo Road, Whau Valley, Whangārei 0112
Hours of work: Full-time. Monday to Friday, business hours.
About the Role:
Take the lead in managing the Psychogeriatric Unit (PGU) at Rimu Park - the only facility of its kind north of Auckland, providing specialized care for up to 20 residents at D6 level. This pivotal role involves full oversight of the PGU, including staff leadership, resource management, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing and clinical care. You experience as a Registered Nurse in Mental Healt settings will be essential for this position.
As the PGU Clinical Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining continuity of care, meeting all contractual and legal obligations, and fostering a supportive, person-centered environment. You will also serve as the key liaison with Te Whatu Ora, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to support resident wellbeing and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and coordination of the PGU, including induction and orientation of new staff.
- Oversee the PGU activities programme to ensure meaningful engagement for residents.
- Lead the restraint minimisation portfolio, promoting a safe and respectful care environment.
- Represent the PGU at Health and Safety meetings and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Participate in internal audits to maintain compliance and quality standards.
- Complete all interRAI assessments for PGU residents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Report regularly to the Facility Manager and Clinical Nurse Manager on PGU operations and issues.
- Prepare and facilitate Doctor’s rounds, ensuring clinical information is up to date and accessible.
- Collaborate with the Psychiatry for Older People (POPS) team during weekly visits.
- Manage all communication with families and staff across all shifts, fostering transparency and trust.
- Ensure timely and effective communication with Te Whatu Ora.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and allocations using the staff hours calculator.
- Ensure all contractual and organisational reporting requirements are met within required timeframes.
- Support performance reviews and professional development of PGU Healthcare Assistants.
We offer;
- Free RN Indemnity Insurance. APC reimbursement.
- Ongoing training and development
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App
- After-hours on-call allowance
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience with Mental Health patients/residents is essential
- Leadership experience as a clinical coordinator, unit coordinator or as senior nurse
- Current APC
- Skills in managing agitation or confusion in a calm manner
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act 1992
- InterRai training and experience in assessing cognitive function and behavioral changes.
- Management and administration skills
- Proficiency in clinical administrative software system, electronic health records and general IT tools
- People skills, with empathy for the elderly and their families
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Apply now!
Exceptional People Exceptional Care: Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 24 locations nationwide, employing over 1800 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1800 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.
Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.
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