Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Theatres at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
• Access to clinical training and education
• Up to date facilities, Have a look at
•  Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
• Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) of the Operating Theatres leads people, systems, processes and resources to deliver effective and efficient Theatre services that meet the needs of patients and their whanau.  This includes but is not limited to management of staff and allocation of resources to create efficient and productive theatre services, ensuring excellent clinical standards, demonstrating professional leadership and exercising sound financial management.

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) Operating Theatres will role model quality evidence-based practice and lead the development of new processes and systems that support theatre performance.

The role includes operational management of the Associate Clinical Nurse Managers (ACNM), and accountability for employment related matters related to Registered Nurses (RNs) in the department, including professional performance of staff is managed in conjunction with the Perioperative Manager and respective professional leaders (medical, nursing, allied) within Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.

We are welcoming applications from expert and professional practitioners who will be providing leadership, professional, caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do. 

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

This role requires the successful candidate to be:

•           Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with a minimum of five years post graduate nursing experience within the operating theatre, including a minimum of two years leadership/management experience.

•           Excellent interpersonal skills.

•           Perceived as highly effective, progressive and knowledgeable in area of practice, according to legal, ethical, cultural safety and professional standards.

•           Coaching & mentoring skills.

•           Quality Improvement skills.

•           Flexible working skills.

•           Policy and guideline development.

•           Ability to support and implement change.

•           A commitment to quality and excellence, with proven ability to contribute to process improvement.

•           Ability to work autonomously.

•           Knowledge of Quality Assurance and accreditation principles.

•           Working knowledge and understanding of Treaty of Waitangi.

•           Ability to uphold the Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Te Ahu values.

•           Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Health Plan knowledge.

(For a full list of skills and experience required for this role, please see the job description, link above)

Are you a senior, qualified Nurse who is able to practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

We would love to hear from you! -  Join us!

If you would like further information or if you have any queries please contact in confidence recruitment@tdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title in the subject line.

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Tracy Brayshaw on Email: tracy.brayshaw@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Sunday 9 April 2023

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed