Charge Nurse Manager: Mental Health Leadership (Fixed Term)

Te Whatu Ora; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Canterbury seeks a capable Nurse Leader to guide an inpatient Mental Health service. The fixed-term, 1FTE role runs Monday to Friday 7.30am–4pm, combining clinical leadership with operational management for a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be a registered nurse with Mental Health scope and APC, and be pursuing or have a Postgraduate Diploma. The role emphasizes high-quality care for tangata whaiora and whānau within a 6-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Mental Health scope and APC.
• Experience in leadership roles within inpatient services.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical governance and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee operational delivery of the unit.
• Lead multidisciplinary teamwork to maintain high standards of care.
• Support transition planning and integration of services with governance groups.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Operational & financial management

Nursing registration (APC)

Education

Postgraduate diploma in nursing

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Canterbury seeks a capable Nurse Leader to guide an inpatient Mental Health service. The fixed-term, 1FTE role runs Monday to Friday 7.30am–4pm, combining clinical leadership with operational management for a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be a registered nurse with Mental Health scope and APC, and be pursuing or have a Postgraduate Diploma. The role emphasizes high-quality care for tangata whaiora and whānau within a 6-bed unit.