ACNM Pre & Post Operative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is seeking a fixed-term Pre & Post-Operative ACNM to provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership across the Day of Surgery Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic and Perioperative Leadership Team in Gisborne.

The role focuses on coordinating patient flow, upholding patient-centred care, and driving quality improvements in the perioperative pathway with a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 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 in perioperative/surgical or acute care settings.
• Proven ability to lead and support colleagues in a clinical environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to staff across the Day of Surgery Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic and Perioperative Leadership Team.
• Coordinate patient flow and daily operations to ensure safe and efficient perioperative care.
• Promote quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across pathways.
• Support staff development, education and performance.
• Contribute to workforce planning and rostering.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service objectives.
• Foster a positive team culture and professional practice environment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Cultural safety

Education

NZ nursing registration

NZQA Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Gisborne Hospital - (INTERNAL APPLICANTS) - Full-time | Fixed Term | Health New Zealand

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

• 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.