Duty Nurse Manager - IOC

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking two experienced registered nurses to join our team as a Duty Nurse Manager (casual). This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about patient safety, operational coordination, and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care.

As a Duty Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring safe and effective service delivery during your shift.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across services.
• Support safe staffing and workforce management.
• Coordinate patient flow and escalation processes.
• Respond to clinical and operational incidents and emergencies.
• Provide expert advice and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote high standards of patient care, quality, and safety.
• Facilitate effective communication between clinical teams, managers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical coordination

Patient safety

Education

NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate

Post-graduate papers desirable

Job description

Duty Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre

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.

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

We are seeking two experienced and motivated registered nurses to join our team as a Duty Nurse Manager (casual). This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about patient safety, operational coordination, and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care.

As a Duty Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring safe and effective service delivery during your shift. You will act as the senior nursing resource, supporting patient flow, workforce deployment, incident management, and clinical decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across services.
• Support safe staffing and workforce management.
• Coordinate patient flow and escalation processes.
• Respond to clinical and operational incidents and emergencies.
• Provide expert advice and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote high standards of patient care, quality, and safety.
• Facilitate effective communication between clinical teams, managers, and stakeholders.

About You

You will be an experienced registered nurse with demonstrated leadership capability and a commitment to delivering excellent healthcare outcomes.

You will have:

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate.
• Significant clinical nursing experience.
• Proven leadership and decision‑making skills in a complex healthcare environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in operational management, patient flow, or clinical coordination is desirable.
• Post graduate papers is desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference.
• A positive workplace culture focused on equity, quality, and patient-centred care.

If you are a confident nursing leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting both patients and staff, we would love to hear from you.

Why Choose Whanganui?

Imagine finishing work and within 10 minutes being home, walking along the beach, paddling the Whanganui River or enjoying one of New Zealand's thriving arts communities.

Whanganui offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times and easy access to both Wellington, New Plymouth or Ruapehu. Whether you're looking for more time with family, outdoor adventure, or a better work-life balance, Whanganui offers the opportunity to build both your career and your lifestyle.

Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit hospital where your ideas are valued, your leadership is visible, and you have the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

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 serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can grow professionally while enjoying an outstanding quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: 1955906

Location:

North Island / Whanganui - Whanganui