Associate Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

CGR Services; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Encouraging learning environment

Professional culture and team

Fulfilling and challenging work with a

Tailored wellness programmes

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Palmerston North Hospital is seeking dedicated Emergency Department nurses to join a permanent, rostered team. The Associate Charge Nurse assists the Charge Nurse in coordinating high-quality, safe, client and family / whānau focused care in line with nursing philosophy, professional standards, legislative and organisational standards, policy and procedure.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle with strong equity and inclusion commitments.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent clinical experience in emergency nursing.
• Postgraduate qualification in Trauma and Emergency Nursing or working towards.
• Evidence of proficient practice per CENNZ Knowledge and Skills Framework.
• PDRP portfolio evidence, working towards expert level.
• Triage certification and intermediate computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Charge Nurse in coordinating high‑quality, safe, family/whānau focused care.
• Lead a team, demonstrate effective delegation, negotiation and teaching.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and professional standards adherence.

Skills

Team leadership

Emergency nursing

Delegation

Negotiation

Facilitation

Teaching

Customer focus

Innovative problem solving

Education

Postgraduate Trauma & Emergency Nursing

CENNZ Knowledge & Skills Framework

PDRP Portfolio (progress towards expert)

Job description

Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Various FTE 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

The Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital, MidCentral is looking for dedicated, compassionate people who are passionate about making a difference. These are permanent roles : various FTE available, working rostered, rotating shifts. The Associate Charge Nurse works to support the Charge Nurse in coordinating the delivery of high quality, safe, client and family / whānau focused care in accordance with nursing philosophy, professional standards, legislative and organisational standards, policy and procedure.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have the following:

• Experience leading a team and recognised by colleagues as a high functioning leader.
• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience in emergency nursing roles.
• Post graduate qualification, or equivalent academic learning in Trauma and Emergency Nursing (or working towards).
• Evidence of proficient level of practice on all aspects outlined in CENNZ Knowledge and Skills Framework.
• Proficient Level Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio, and evidence of working towards expert level PDRP.
• Triage certification.
• Computer literacy at intermediate level. Effective skills in delegating, negotiating, facilitating, and teaching.
• Ability to implement innovative ideas and solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Is seen as highly effective, progressive, and knowledgeable.

If you can work with a wide range of people, have a strongly developed customer focus, are highly organized, and present professionally, then come and join our friendly, dynamic team.

About the Team / Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions : Massey University and the International Pacific College. Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality. Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

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Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email : [e-mail]).

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.