Associate Clinical Charge Nurse, ADU

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata is seeking an Associate Clinical Charge Nurse (ACCN) at North Shore Hospital in Auckland. The role offers permanent employment with varied, senior responsibilities and learning opportunities.

You will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure patient safety and high standards of practice across a full roster, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate from the NZ Nursing Council.
• Minimum five years post-registration nursing experience with contemporary clinical practice.
• Demonstrated skills in team leadership and people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight alongside the CNM to ensure professional practice and patient safety.
• Lead and inspire nursing teams across shifts to deliver high-quality care.
• Contribute to continuous professional development and learning opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse with APC

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata – Auckland, North Island

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

• Permanent
• North Shore Hospital

As an Associate Clinical Charge Nurse (ACCN), variety will be part of your everyday and no two days will be the same.

This is a dynamic and positive role which requires passion and enthusiasm for managing a constantly changing environment and interesting and challenging situations, utilising a variety of innovative approaches.

Wonderful learning opportunities at a Senior level.

In this position, you will work closely alongside the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to provide clinical oversight and ensure professional practice and patient safety meet the highest possible standards.

About the Team/Service/ Location

In addition to a fast paced,diverse and rewarding work environment, we offer excellent clinical support and professional development.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a Registered Nurse holding a current Annual Practicing Certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council, with a commitment to ongoing postgraduate study. You should have at least five years of post-registration nursing experience with contemporary clinical practice, along with demonstrated skills in team leadership and people management.

We are looking for someone who is confident, adaptable, and dedicated to clinical excellence and effective teamwork. Flexibility is essential, as this role requires working across a full roster of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 coverage. If you are ready to lead and inspire your team while contributing to outstanding patient care,

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.