Emergency Department Associate Charge Nurse Leader

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an Associate Charge Nurse for Palmerston North Hospital's Emergency Department. The role involves supporting the Charge Nurse, coordinating high-quality, safe, family-centered care, and leading a rostered, rotating shift team.

Requirements include 3+ years in emergency nursing, postgraduate trauma/emergency study, triage certification, and strong ICT skills. A professional, customer-focused, organized approach is essential in this busy regional ED.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience in emergency nursing.
• Post graduate qualification, or working towards, in Trauma and Emergency Nursing.
• Evidence of proficient level of practice per CENNZ framework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of high-quality, safe, client- and whānau-focused care.
• Support the Charge Nurse and supervise a team within the ED.
• Demonstrate effective delegation, negotiation, and teaching.
• Lead innovation to overcome obstacles and improve care delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Emergency nursing

Triage certification

Computer literacy

PDRP Portfolio

Innovative problem solving

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Trauma & Emergency Nursing

Tools

CENNZ Knowledge & Skills Framework

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an Associate Charge Nurse for Palmerston North Hospital's Emergency Department. The role involves supporting the Charge Nurse, coordinating high-quality, safe, family-centered care, and leading a rostered, rotating shift team.

Requirements include 3+ years in emergency nursing, postgraduate trauma/emergency study, triage certification, and strong ICT skills. A professional, customer-focused, organized approach is essential in this busy regional ED.