Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Surgical Assessment Planning Unit (SAPU)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in New Zealand seeks an experienced Associate Charge Nurse Manager for their Surgical Assessment Planning Unit. The candidate will lead clinical activities, ensure efficient patient flow, and promote high-quality service within a dynamic team environment. Strong leadership and surgical nursing experience are essential. The role is part-time and offers the opportunity for professional development in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Acute Flow Coordinator.
• In-depth knowledge of SAPU operations.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in surgical or acute nursing.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical leadership and management in SAPU.
• Facilitate acute surgical patient flow.
• Collaborate with surgical specialties for smooth patient journey.

Skills

Acute Flow Coordination

Operational understanding of SAPU

Surgical or acute nursing experience

Leadership skills

Communication

Quality improvement initiatives

Job description

Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Surgical Assessment Planning Unit (SAPU)

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating (M-F:1300- 2130, Weekends: AM & PM)

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff

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

Exciting Career Opportunity - Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM), SAPU

We are seeking a motivated and experienced nursing professional to join our Surgical Admission and Planning Unit (SAPU) team as an Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM). This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As the ACNM, you will play a key role in supporting clinical leadership and overseeing the effective management of people, systems, processes, and resources to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across SAPU. You will work in close partnership with the Charge Nurse Manager and the Operations Manager for Surgical Services.

A central focus of this role is to facilitate the acute surgical patient flow - supporting patients referred from the Emergency Department or the community who require diagnostic testing, assessment, treatment, surgery, and short-stay admission. You will collaborate closely with surgical specialties and broader hospital services to ensure a smooth and timely patient journey.

About the Team/Service Location

SAPU is currently located in Ward 4 South and comprises 8 beds, 4 chairs, and 2 assessment rooms. We operate in a fast-paced, acute care environment dedicated to assessment, planning, treatment, and short-stay admissions.

Our team of Registered Nurses is small, close-knit, and made up of enthusiastic, passionate, and adaptable professionals. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork and are committed to working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver the best possible health outcomes for our patients and their whānau. SAPU also works in close partnership with other hospital departments to enhance patient flow across the facility.

About you

We are looking for a candidate who brings a strong clinical background and leadership capabilities to this role. Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as an Acute Flow Coordinator
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the operational aspects of SAPU and Surgical Services
• A minimum of 3 years - experience in surgical or acute nursing
• A proactive, flexible, and efficient approach to work
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and guide a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• A commitment to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice

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 by 28th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail].

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: NM302-25

Location:

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central