Charge Nurse Emergency Department

Marketplace; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning environment

Supportive culture and team setting

Lifestyle options

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Charge Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee staffing and service improvement initiatives, and drive high-quality, patient-centred care in a busy ED.

You will have NZ Nursing Council registration with APC, a postgrad leadership qualification, and extensive emergency nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate leadership qualification and progress toward Master’s desirable.
• Proven leadership and workforce management experience in acute or emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the nursing workforce to deliver safe, high-quality emergency care.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.
• Oversee staffing, rostering, workforce development and resource planning.
• Contribute to financial and operational management of the Emergency Department.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Emergency care

Staff development

Quality improvement

Change management

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Postgraduate leadership qualification

Job description

**Charge Nurse Manager - Emergency Department****Emergency Department, Palmerston North Hospital – Permenant Full time****Lead with purpose. Deliver excellence in emergency care**.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. We are focused on improving health outcomes, delivering high-quality care, and supporting our people to thrive.An exciting leadership opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate nursing leader to join the Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital as a Charge Nurse Manager (CNM). This role is an integral part of the clinical leadership team and provides professional, operational, and clinical leadership to nursing staff within one of the region's busiest and most dynamic services.**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 programmesHealth 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 the Charge Nurse Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the nursing workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred emergency care. Working collaboratively with the Operations Lead, Associate Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, Medical Leads, and Allied Health colleagues, you will lead service improvement initiatives, workforce planning, quality activities, and operational management.You will:* Lead and support a high-performing nursing workforce.* Promote excellence in emergency nursing practice and patient outcomes.* Support strategic and operational planning within the Emergency Department.* Lead quality improvement, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives.* Manage staffing, rostering, workforce development, and resource planning.* Contribute to financial and operational management of the service.* Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture**About you**You will be a respected nursing leader with excellent clinical credibility and a passion for developing people and services.**To be successful in this role, you will have:*** Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.* A minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience, preferably within an acute or emergency care environment.* Recent clinical experience relevant to emergency or acute care services.* A Postgraduate Diploma including leadership and management papers, with progress toward a Master's qualification desirable.* Proven leadership, workforce management, and change management experience.* Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient-centred care.**About the Team/Service**The Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital provides specialist emergency care to a diverse and growing population across the MidCentral region. The department is committed to delivering high-quality, equitable care and fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.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.**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. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.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.For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business**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.**How to Apply**To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **the advertised date.** 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.