CNM: General Surgery & Gynaecology Ward Lead

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for the General Surgical & Gynecology ward. The role involves leading nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring safe staffing and acuity balance across day-to-day operations.

The CNM will work with Medical staff, lead policy development and audits, and guide non-clinical tasks while upholding equity and whānau-centred care within the NZ health system.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APC and current scope of practice.
• Minimum 5 years post graduate nursing experience.
• Leadership and people management experience required.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the General Surgical & Gynaecology ward (GSG).
• Lead staffing and acuity management across shifts.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure high quality patient care.
• Develop and monitor policies, audits, and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Policy development

Audit & quality

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with APC

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for the General Surgical & Gynecology ward. The role involves leading nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring safe staffing and acuity balance across day-to-day operations.

The CNM will work with Medical staff, lead policy development and audits, and guide non-clinical tasks while upholding equity and whānau-centred care within the NZ health system.