Charge Nurse Manager, ESC

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charge Nurse Manager role at Cullen Ward, North Shore Hospital, within the Elective Surgery Centre, is seeking an experienced nursing leader to drive patient-centred care and service improvement. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee staffing, use technology to coordinate care, and model a culture of excellence.

Required NZ Registered Nurse with APC, postgraduate specialty qualification, 5+ years post-registration, RN level 4, and leadership/management experience; 2+ years in a

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Post-graduate qualification in a specialty practice.
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
• RN level 4; leadership/management experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years as a senior nurse.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering patient-centred care and service improvement.
• Coordinate services and effectively use technology to support care.
• Inspire and develop others to achieve excellence in nursing.
• Drive positive change with strong communication and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with APC

Post Graduate qualification in specialty practice

Job description

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

Waitemata District is seeking an enthusiastic nursing leader to take on the role of Charge Nurse Manager for Cullen Ward at our Elective Surgery Centre.

You will lead a team dedicated to patient-centred care, independence, and continuous service improvement. You will be responsible for effectively utilizing technology, coordinating services, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. Proven experience in successful change management, along with a dynamic and innovative approach to nursing and service delivery, is essential. The ability to inspire and bring out the best in others will be key to your success in this position.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role is based at our Elective Surgery Centre at North Shore Hospital.

Cullen Ward is an Elective Orthopaedic Ward, with a strong focus on hip and knee arthroplasty patients. We also care for acute orthopaedic patients and a small number of general surgical patients to assist with hospital patient flow and overflow demands.

We have 40 beds as well as 8 negative-pressure rooms used for patients requiring isolation, such as COVID-19, Influenza A, and other infectious conditions.

About you

To be considered we will need the following:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Post Graduate qualification in specialty practice
• A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• RN level 4
• Leadership and or management experience preferred
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a senior nurse

If you're passionate about driving positive change in nursing, possess strong communication and influencing abilities, and approach problem-solving with creativity, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding leadership role.

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.

Job details

Job Reference: WDHB21109

Location: North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland