Clinical Nurse Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to join our care team as a Clinical Nurse Lead, at our Waikanae village. Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, this role will help to provide leadership, support, and clinical guidance to our incredible Care Centre team.

Typical duties include:

• Assist in providing clinical guidance, day to day direction, and leadership to the Care Centre team.
• Working closely with Care Centre Manager to help support safe operation of the care team.
• Active involvement with the Summerset quality management programme.

This is a permanent full-time role, working Monday - Friday 

You’ll bring with you:

• A Registered Nurse APC with recognised expertise in the provision of clinical oversight.
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• A team player who is passionate to support, train and develop the Caregiving team.
• A skilled communicator with a proven ability to build positive relationships.
• An InterRAI trained Nurse who can complete and oversee clinical assessments and care planning.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave
• Employee Share Scheme
• Career development

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 24/05/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!