Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

District Nursing (0.8 FTE)

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

Right now, we have an opportunity for a skilled Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) to join the District Nursing Team in Whangarei in a permanent position working part time, 32 hours per week. This role will assist the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to deliver the required outcomes for the services. They will be responsible for providing clinical coordination, expertise and direction to the District Nursing team to deliver patient focused, high quality care.

Tasks include:

• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager by providing coordination and direction to the nursing and wider Multidisciplinary team  
• Coordinate professional and patient focused care to ensure there is a high level of care provided to patients and whanau across the service
• Coordinate day to day activities of staff
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing team

Key requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
• Relevant PG Diploma
• Designated Senior Nurse PDRP or Expert PDRP (demonstrating clinical examples)
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience

Community experience and demonstrated experience in leadership roles is preferred but not essential.

This role requires expert knowledge and skills in the management of patients, providing direct care as required, including effective leadership and management of patient outcomes.

You will be part of a wider team who are enthusiastic and supportive, with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills from managers you will work alongside of. Full orientation and support will be provided for the successful applicant.

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS23-164                               

Closes: 5 June 2023