Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) - Orthopaedics and Urology at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 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 ACNM will provide clinical leadership and clinical support to the nursing team. This role provides cover from 7.00 until 9.30pm. The ACNM will also support the Charge Nurse Manager with the day to day running of the ward, performance appraisals and performance development. The ACNM will use their experience and skillset to role model best practice and support the diverse workforce on the ward. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Ward 6 North is a 36 bed multi-specialty ward. This service provides care for patients from both Orthopaedics and Urology specialties. Ward 6 North is a supportive team who are friendly and welcoming. On our ward, we have Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Senior Nurses and Health Care Assistants who work collaboratively to provide the best health outcomes for patients. Our team are passionate and knowledgeable, who are committed to giving our patients the best experience during their journey.  We are supportive and encouraging of our staffs learning and professional development opportunities.

About you

The ACNM will be a registered nurse with surgical experience, have the ability to lead and motivate others, have a positive attitude and a high standard of patient care. Advocate for professional and organisational initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will already have:

• Registration with NZ Nursing Council
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Current NZ Work visa
• Surgical nursing experience 
• Post Graduate Nursing qualification (or working towards this)
• Leadership skills

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 (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.