Registered Nurse House Manager

Are you a compassionate, confident clinical leader ready to shape a high-performing rehabilitation service? We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse Manager to lead a unique 5-bed transitional rehabilitation home supporting adults with spinal cord injuries (SCI). This is a role where expert clinical care, dignity, independence, and genuine partnership with residents and their whānau are at the centre of everything. If you thrive in environments where clinical excellence meets purpose-driven leadership this could be your next step. Why This Role Stands Out Lead a highly specialised SCI service supporting complex needs including tetraplegia, respiratory care, bowel & bladder programmes, and pressure injury prevention Empower and grow a skilled rehabilitation team Drive clinical governance, quality improvement, and innovation Work in true partnership with residents and whānau to support independence and meaningful goals Collaborate with allied health, primary care, and spinal specialists to deliver seamless care This isn't just management-it's leadership with real impact. What You'll Be Doing Lead Clinical Excellence: Deliver and oversee high-quality care across respiratory support, wound care, medication management, pressure injury prevention, and more. Drive audits, compliance, and continuous improvement. Grow & Support Your Team: Lead recruitment, rostering, coaching, and performance development in a positive, learning-focused environment. Champion Person-Centred Care: Promote dignity, autonomy, and strong safeguarding practices for all residents. Oversee Operations & Safety: Manage day-to-day service delivery, resources, risk, and compliance with health standards. Build Strong Relationships: Work closely with residents, whānau, clinicians, and key stakeholders. Provide On-Call Leadership: Participate in an after-hours on-call roster. What You'll Bring Registered Nurse with current APC NZ working rights (no sponsorship available) 3-5+ years experience in complex disability, rehabilitation, community care, or SCI Strong clinical expertise (wound care, IPC, medication management, emergency response) 2+ years proven leadership experience (rostering, supervision, coaching, performance management) Excellent communication and cultural competence Confident using electronic systems and Microsoft 365 Calm, organised, and able to lead under pressure Advanced SCI knowledge (autonomic dysreflexia, bowel/bladder care, transfers, assistive tech) Experience with SPC, PEG feeding, stoma and complex wound care Training and competency assessment experience Desired Skills and Experience Registered Nurse with a current APC and NZ working rights. 3-5+ years experience in rehabilitation, complex disability, community care, or spinal injury Strong clinical capability in areas such as wound care, medication management, IPC, and emergency response Minimum 2+ years proven leadership experience including rostering, coaching, and performance management Confident communicator with a culturally responsive, person-centred approach Able to lead calmly under pressure, with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills Desirable: Experience in spinal cord injury care, including bowel/bladder management, autonomic dysreflexia, and complex care procedures (e.g. PEG, SPC, stoma care). If you're ready to lead a service where your clinical expertise and leadership genuinely change lives—we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr