Relationship Manager

Lead clinical excellence in aged care. Person-centered, values-led, and quality-focused. Archer is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing care, supporting residents and their families/whanau with compassion, dignity and respect. In this pivotal role you’ll lead and mentor a multidisciplinary clinical team (RNs, ENs and HCAs), strengthen quality systems, and ensure care delivery aligns with relevant legislation, standards and best practice. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight to ensure safe, compassionate, person-centered care. Lead, coach and support the clinical team; contribute to rostering/on-call support and escalation during emergencies. Ensure robust nursing assessments, care planning and documentation (including InterRAI contributions where applicable). Drive quality assurance, internal audits, risk management and readiness for external audits. Partner with residents and families/whanau, GPs and wider allied health providers to coordinate care. Lead infection prevention & control coordination and promote strong health and safety practices. Support sound resource and budget management, including minimising agency use and promoting prudent use of supplies. About You NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate. Bachelor of Nursing (minimum). Proven clinical leadership experience (ideally within aged care or a complex care environment). Experience coordinating Infection Prevention & Control and leading audit activity. Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead fairly and calmly through challenging situations. Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain/maintain). Desirable Postgraduate qualification(s). InterRAI competency/training. What We Offer A leadership role where clinical practice, dignity and compassion are at the centre of decision-making. A supportive team environment with a commitment to learning and development. The opportunity to lead quality improvements and make a meaningful difference for residents and families/whanau. A workplace that values Togetherness, Holistic Care, Respect, Integrity & Equity, Vitality, and Empathy & Compassion. #J-18808-Ljbffr