Clinical Nurse Manager - Acute Care Leader

West Coast District Health Board; West Coast; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast District Health Board invites applications for Clinical Nurse Manager at the Acute Stabilisation Unit Te Rau Kawakawa. You will oversee nursing services in a 24/7 unit, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care while managing resources responsibly.

You will lead nursing teams, promote evidence-based practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and develop the workforce through mentoring and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NZ Nursing Council Practising Certificate.
• 5+ years post-registration nursing experience, with prior management preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills; ability to manage resources and align team goals with strategic objectives.
• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing or Management (or working toward one).
• Experience in a management role within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Promote patient-centred nursing aligned with organizational goals and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Ensure legal, effective, and culturally safe nursing practices.
• Manage team resources efficiently within budget constraints.
• Drive service improvements via quality management and handling complaints/incidents.
• Facilitate integration of services and multi-disciplinary care models.
• Mentor and support staff, fostering professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Resource management

Strategic alignment

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing or Management

Job description

West Coast District Health Board invites applications for Clinical Nurse Manager at the Acute Stabilisation Unit Te Rau Kawakawa. You will oversee nursing services in a 24/7 unit, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care while managing resources responsibly.

You will lead nursing teams, promote evidence-based practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and develop the workforce through mentoring and professional growth.