Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

JobSpace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital. You will support the Clinical Nurse Manager with day-to-day operational leadership in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, overseeing staffing, patient flow and clinical governance.

You will mentor nursing staff, lead during busy shifts, assist with escalation and decision making, and drive quality improvement initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid APC.
• Significant ED or high-acuity nursing experience.
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and safe staffing in a busy ED.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure timely care.
• Lead and support nursing staff during shifts.
• Drive quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgement

Communication

Prioritisation & decision making

Quality improvement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

Nursing registration in NZ

Annual Practising Certificate

Postgraduate qualification (or working towards)

Job description

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Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

2 x Permanent, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE)

A fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a fast paced Emergency Department, where you can make a real impact on patient care, team performance and service delivery.

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

As an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) in the Emergency Department, you will support the Clinical Nurse Manager with the day to day operational leadership of a dynamic, high acuity environment. You will provide clinical oversight, coordinate safe staffing and patient flow, and ensure timely, effective care for patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions.

You will play a key role in supporting and guiding nursing staff, providing clinical leadership during busy shifts, assisting with escalation and decision making, and contributing to a positive, resilient team culture. The role also includes supporting quality improvement initiatives, contributing to patient safety and clinical governance activities, and ensuring service delivery aligns with best practice and organisational priorities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced ED nurse ready to take the next step into leadership while remaining clinically engaged.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Emergency Department at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital is a busy, multidisciplinary service providing 24/7 care to acutely unwell and injured patients. You’ll work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, nursing team, ED physicians, allied health and support services, in an environment that values teamwork, adaptability and high quality care.

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About You

You are an experienced and confident Emergency Department nurse with strong leadership capability and excellent clinical judgement. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate
• Significant clinical experience in Emergency or acute care settings
• Demonstrated leadership ability or experience supporting teams in a senior nurse role
• Excellent communication, prioritisation and decision making skills
• Ability to remain calm and provide leadership in high pressure situations
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable health outcomes
• Postgraduate qualification (or working towards)
• Core Advanced certification
• Experience with roster coordination, patient flow or service improvement initiatives

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.