Clinical Coordinator - Hospital Dementia, Christchurch
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Radius Care

Clinical Coordinator - Hospital Dementia

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  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

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 25 locations nationwide, employing over 2000 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1900 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.


Location: Radius Hawthorne ,10 Saint Winifreds Place, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8052

Hours of work: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday


About the role:


This is a rare opportunity to join Radius Care as a Clinical Coordinator.


Bring your clinical leadership skills and passion for dementia care to a hands-on role where you can make a meaningful difference for residents and their whānau.


We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead the day-to-day clinical care and coordination of our hospital dementia unit, D6. Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, you’ll support the team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.


Your primary focus will be the dementia unit, alongside supporting clinical, quality and operational activities across the wider care home. You’ll also take on Clinical Nurse Manager responsibilities during periods of absence, as required.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead the day-to-day clinical care and operation of D6, coordinating staffing levels and daily staff allocations.
  • Oversee care plans, clinical documentation and timely interRAI assessments, supporting assessments across the wider care home as required.
  • Coordinate doctors’ rounds, participate in weekly Psychiatry for Older People visits and follow up recommendations.
  • Coach and support Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants through orientation, education and competency development, providing hands-on nursing support when required.
  • Lead the restraint minimisation portfolio and oversee an activities programme that reflects residents’ needs and interests.
  • Investigate resident incidents across the care home, escalate concerns and contribute to audits, corrective actions, quality improvement and health and safety.
  • Maintain open communication with residents, families/whānau and healthcare professionals, and support positive relationships with prospective residents and referrers.
  • Support the Clinical Nurse Manager and wider leadership team with clinical and operational responsibilities across the care home.


About you:


  • A Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
  • InteRai Trained, with current First Aid and Syringe Driver training.
  • A genuine passion for dementia care and improving outcomes for residents.
  • Confident clinical leadership, coaching and decision-making skills, including the ability to respond to complex or high-pressure situations.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.
  • 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.


Why Join Us?


  • Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App + Uniform.
  • Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow within a respected care facility.
  • Competitive rates.
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).


Join us and be part of a team that truly cares. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in aged care.


Apply now!


Where Care Meets Career - Radius Care


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.


E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care i te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō tātou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto i ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake i tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki, kia haumaru, kia hauora hoki tō tātou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou, ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō tātou nei rōpu whakahaere, i ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • First Aid
  • Clinical Leadership
  • InterRAI Assessments
  • Syringe Driver Training

Desired Soft Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Coaching
  • Teamwork
  • Communication Skills
  • Empathy

Benefits & Perks

  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards

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