Nurse Duty Manager - Lead Acute Care & Patient Flow

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a Duty Nurse Manager for Taranaki Base Hospital and Hawera Hospital. The role focuses on coordinating nursing resources, bed management and emergency response, with additional out-of-hours facility duties.

The position requires substantial leadership and acute care nursing experience, with CCDM and Trendcare knowledge. A senior-nurse PDRP endorsement is preferred and we welcome a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Significant (>5 years) clinical experience in acute medical and surgical nursing.
• Previous leadership experience, preferably in a ward or inpatient unit.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with conflict resolution and listening.
• Knowledge of CCDM and Trendcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing resources day-to-day, bed management and first line emergency response across Taranaki Base Hospital and Hawera Hospital.
• Provide out-of-hours facility management and support.
• Lead and liaise with multiple teams to optimize patient flow and resource use.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

Senior nurse PDRP endorsement

Tools

Trendcare

CCDM

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a Duty Nurse Manager for Taranaki Base Hospital and Hawera Hospital. The role focuses on coordinating nursing resources, bed management and emergency response, with additional out-of-hours facility duties.

The position requires substantial leadership and acute care nursing experience, with CCDM and Trendcare knowledge. A senior-nurse PDRP endorsement is preferred and we welcome a diverse, inclusive workforce.