Duty Nurse Manager -Lower Hutt at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.7 FTE - Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

The Duty Nurse Manager (DNM) is part of our committed IOC team - specialising in hospital flow, resource utilisation and clinical support.  The DNM has delegated responsibility for the after-hours operational management of our hospital services, including crisis management.  This is an exceptional opportunity to support the safe and efficient running of hospital services whilst providing positive leadership and support for all staff. 

About the Team/Service Location 

The Integrated Operations Centre (IOC), provides a comprehensive support service which comprises of Duty Nurse Managers, the Variance Response team, Allocation and Casual staff, Transit Nurses, National Travel Assistance and the Transit Hub.  In normal working hours the IOC supports the directorates to meet their targets and plans, and after hours holds the delegated authority of the directorates to ensure the best possible use of resources and processes.  We are a dedicated and supportive team who collectively strive to achieve best patient, whānau and staff outcomes.

About you 

• A positive, professional and hardworking Registered Nurse with a minimum of 4 years nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the New Zealand health system, targets and processes. Prior IOC and/or hospital flow experience is desirable.
• A critical thinker who can apply their clinical and operational knowledge to ensuring the best possible patient flow and staffing decisions are made - often in challenging circumstances.
• Possesses superb communication skills with the proven ability to remain calm and lead others positively under pressure.
• Values our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrates commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
• A Post Graduate qualification and prior attainment of Senior PDRP are desirable.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.