Unit Coordinator - Hospital Unit

About the Role

We're on the hunt for an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to step into a pivotal leadership role as Unit Coordinator for the Hospital Unit at William Sanders Retirement Village in Devonport, Auckland. This is a full-time position working Tuesday to Saturday 0800 – 1630.

As the Hospital Unit Coordinator, you’ll lead with impact and clarity by:

• Setting clear expectations and coaching your team to deliver care that is “good enough for mum and dad,” with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Building team capability through coaching, feedback, and development, lifting confidence and accountability across all shifts
• Creating a positive, inclusive, high-performing environment where people feel valued and supported
• Overseeing personalised care planning that delivers strong clinical outcomes for residents
• Building trusted relationships with residents, families/whānau, and health professionals
• Leading excellence in interRAI and documentation, using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Balancing quality care with efficient rostering, workflow, and resource use
• Staying visible and connected across shifts, providing hands-on leadership and support
• Understanding how staffing, acuity, and care decisions impact performance and compliance
• Contributing as a key member of the leadership team alongside the Clinical and Village Managers

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a mix of clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a genuine passion for resident care:

• You’re a registered nurse with a current APC
• You bring experience working in a Senior RN or Nursing leader role
• You have interRAI competency or are willing to achieve this
• You lead by example, building capability through coaching, support, and sharing knowledge
• You motivate and engage your team to deliver high-quality care
• You make sound clinical decisions, balancing resident needs, risk, and best practice
• You’re confident using clinical systems and data to guide care and improvements
• You communicate clearly, build trust, and set expectations
• You bring kindness, compassion, and drive to deliver exceptional care
• Flexibility to share responsibilities of the on-call component with other Unit Coordinators as per a roster coordinated by the Village Manager ****

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Perks

At Ryman, we’re committed to supporting your career, wellbeing, and lifestyle. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Fixed rosters with certainty of hours
• Ongoing development and clear career progression pathways
• Funded postgraduate study opportunities, including study leave
• Additional leave, including education, long service, and a wellness day
• Opportunities to work across New Zealand and Australia
• A safe, supportive environment set within beautiful village grounds and gardens
• Access to 60+ discounts across health, wellbeing, retail, banking, and more

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.