Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - ICU at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent position
• Shifts rostered to suit service requirements

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a fulltime Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM), to provide nursing leadership, advanced clinical care and nursing expertise covering a wide range of clinical specialities including Neurosurgical, Cardiothoracic, Paediatric, Spinal, Trauma and General ICU Nursing.

The majority of our patients are acute admissions which requires an adaptive management style in an ever-changing clinical environment.

The ACNM supports the ICU Nurse Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day operational management in our department. Leading a team of nurses on a shift-by-shift basis you will be the liaison person between the Department and users of the service.  In addition to this you will provide leadership to an assigned group of nurses and hospital aides providing them with professional guidance and support. You will have the opportunity to be involved with other clinical projects in the department and will hold a number of departmental portfolios. 

By utilising your extensive intensive care knowledge, experience and clinical skills you will be able to initiate ongoing expert nursing care. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills by developing therapeutic relationships with all staff. You will be able to provide effective clinical leadership, high quality evidenced based practice, direction and support to the nursing staff and families of the ICU.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity and your professional and mature attitude, along with your desire for optimal outcomes for our service and its service users will see you succeed in this challenging but supportive environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a large multidisciplinary team and autonomously
• Supports, encourages and empowers with a positive attitude
• Effective time management and advanced problem solving, and assessment skills are imperative.
• Methodical, planned approach to work and establishes clear directions
• A commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with our whanau/families and our other stakeholders
• You will have extensive experience working within ICU and either hold, or be working towards, a relevant post graduate qualification
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday 14th October.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz