Acnm Pre & Post Operative

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hauora Tairāwhiti in Gisborne is seeking a Pre & Post-Operative ACNM for the Perioperative Department. This fixed-term, full-time role provides day-to-day operational and clinical leadership across the Day of Surgery Unit and Pre-Admission Clinic, joining the Perioperative Leadership Team to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

Applicants must hold NZ Nursing Council registration with a current practising certificate, a NZQA Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent), and 3–5 years of recent clinical

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate.
• NZQA Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of recent clinical experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong surgical, perioperative, or acute care experience.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and support to staff.
• Coordinating patient flow and daily operations.
• Promoting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Supporting staff development, education, and performance.
• Contributing to workforce planning and rostering.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service objectives.
• Supporting a positive team culture and professional practice environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

NZQA Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Vacancy No:

HAU02883

• Gisborne Hospital - (INTERNAL APPLICANTS)
• Full-time
• Fixed Term

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

An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a Pre & Post-Operative ACNM, Perioperative Department.

This designated nursing role provides day-to-day operational and clinical leadership across the Day of Surgery Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic and is a key member of the Perioperative Leadership Team. Working in partnership with clinical and operational leaders, the role supports the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and support to staff
• Coordinating patient flow and daily operations
• Promoting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Supporting staff development, education, and performance
• Contributing to workforce planning and rostering
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service objectives
• Supporting a positive team culture and professional practice environment

Position Description: Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

About the Team/Service/ Location

Pre & Post-Operative ACNM, Perioperative Department

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About you

• Applicants should demonstrate:
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate
• NZQA Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of recent clinical experience with leadership responsibilities
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience within a surgical, perioperative, or acute care setting
• Proven ability to lead and support colleagues in a clinical environment
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• A commitment to quality improvement and patient‑centred care
• The ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice

Previous leadership experience or involvement in quality and service improvement activities would be advantageous

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.