Clinical Coordinator – Psychogeriatric Unit (Mental Health Focus)
📍 Whangārei | 💰 $48–$52/hr (depending on experience) | 🕒 Full-time, Mon–Fri
Are you a Registered Nurse with a strong background in mental health and leadership? We are seeking a Clinical Coordinator to lead a 20-bed Psychogeriatric Unit (PGU) – the only facility of its kind north of Auckland.
This is a unique opportunity to take a senior clinical role within a specialist unit supporting residents with complex mental health and cognitive needs, including younger adults.
As Clinical Coordinator, you will:
Provide clinical and operational leadership to the PGU team (RNs and Caregivers)
Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager and work closely with the Facility Manager
Support residents with challenging behaviours and mental health needs
Liaise with external providers, including Te Whatu Ora and the POPS team
Ensure compliance with clinical standards, complete interRAI assessments, and lead staff development
This is a Monday to Friday, 40-hour per week role with no weekend shifts. On-call is shared every third week with the Facility Manager and Clinical Nurse Manager and is primarily phone support.
To be successful, you will need:
Mental health nursing experience (essential)
RN registration with a current APC
Calm, confident approach to behavioural management
Knowledge of the Mental Health Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act 1992
Experience with interRAI and clinical systems
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Competitive hourly rate: $48–$52/hr (depending on experience)
Supportive management and experienced clinical leadership structure
Free RN indemnity insurance and APC reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and staff discounts via staff app
On-call allowance (shared, phone only unless urgent)
Join a passionate team providing high-quality, person-centred care in a truly unique setting. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make a real difference in mental health aged care, we’d love to hear from you.