ICU/HDU Associate Charge Nurse — Lead Critical Care Team

New Zealand Government Joba; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 117,000 - 125,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning environment

Supportive culture

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral in Palmerston North is seeking an Associate Charge Nurse ICU/HDU. The role provides clinical and operational leadership in a 10-bed ICU/HDU, guiding care for critically ill patients and coordinating daily operations with the Charge Nurse Manager.

You will mentor staff, promote evidence-based practice, and drive quality improvement in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working as an RN in a critical care area.
• Hold a current proficient level portfolio.
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational and professional leadership within ICU/HDU.
• Coordinate daily unit operations, staffing and patient flow.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff and contribute to governance.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral in Palmerston North is seeking an Associate Charge Nurse ICU/HDU. The role provides clinical and operational leadership in a 10-bed ICU/HDU, guiding care for critically ill patients and coordinating daily operations with the Charge Nurse Manager.

You will mentor staff, promote evidence-based practice, and drive quality improvement in a collaborative team environment.