District Nurse Manager- Casual

Marketplace; Timaru; Remote; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Timaru is seeking an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to join our Duty Nurse Manager team on a casual basis. You will coordinate staffing, predominantly nursing, manage patient flow and bed capacity, support resource utilisation and provide first-line emergency response and facility management.

This role also provides guidance to staff across the hospital and Talbot Community Health Hub when required.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of NZ registration and APC.
• At least five years' post-registration nursing experience.
• Significant clinical experience across hospital settings.
• Proven leadership, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Postgraduate NZQA Level 8 qualification or willing to work towards it.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, predominantly nights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing for after-hours periods with a focus on nursing teams.
• Manage patient flow and bed capacity, optimise resource use.
• Provide first-line emergency response and facility management.
• Support and guide staff across the hospital and Talbot Hub when needed.
• Lead with management decisions in a busy, evolving environment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Emotional intelligence

Collaborative teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Nursing Council of NZ registration

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

NZQA Level 8 postgraduate qualification

Job description

# District Nurse Manager- Casual at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Timaru Hospital****Casual | Rostered Shifts, Predominantly afternoons and night shifts****About the Role**We are looking for an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to join our Duty Nurse Manager team on a casual basis.As Duty Nurse Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of Timaru Hospital after hours. You'll be responsible for coordinating staffing, predominantly nursing, managing patient flow and bed capacity, supporting resource utilisation, and providing first-line emergency response and facility management.The role also provides support and guidance to staff across the hospital and at Talbot Community Health Hub when required.This is a great opportunity for an experienced senior nurse with strong leadership and decision-making skills who enjoys working collaboratively across a range of clinical areas. The casual nature of the role offers flexibility while giving you the opportunity to contribute your experience and leadership across the wider hospital.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate* At least five years' post-registration nursing experience* Significant relevant clinical experience* Proven leadership skills, critical thinking ability and emotional intelligence* Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills* The ability to prioritise effectively and think on your feet* The ability to work collaboratively with a range of health professionals while also working autonomously* A good understanding of the different clinical functions within a hospital environment* Previous experience in a senior nursing role is desirable* A relevant postgraduate qualification at NZQA Level 8, or a willingness to work towards this* Flexibility to work rostered shifts, predominantly nightsYou'll be a confident and approachable senior nurse who can remain calm under pressure, provide guidance to others and make sound decisions in a busy and varied hospital environment.**Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care and excellence.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better understand and serve our communities.**How to Apply**If you're an experienced senior Registered Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity to use your leadership and clinical expertise, we'd love to hear from you.Please apply online through our careers portal.For further information about the recruitment process, please contact Becky Allen at [e-mail].