Nurse Unit Manager – ICU/HDU & Critical Care Leadership

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for Intensive Care, High Dependency, Critical Care Outreach, and Patient at Risk services. You will lead a large multidisciplinary team of over 80 staff to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care around the clock in a demanding tertiary environment.

In this shared leadership role, you will partner with the Clinical Director and senior clinicians to drive service delivery, workforce development and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (NZRN/APC).
• Postgraduate qualification in a specialty practice relevant to intensive care.
• Experience in senior nurse/operational leadership.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage resources.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Leadership/management experience preferred; minimum 2 years in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational and professional management for ICU/HD/CCO and PAT risk services.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of over 80 staff across nursing, medical, HCAs and admin.
• Ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care 24/7 and maintain standards.
• Champion nursing voice in organisational priorities and system-level improvement.
• Support shared leadership with Clinical Director and senior professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Operational leadership

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

New Zealand Registered Nurse with APC

Postgraduate qualification in specialty practice

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for Intensive Care, High Dependency, Critical Care Outreach, and Patient at Risk services. You will lead a large multidisciplinary team of over 80 staff to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care around the clock in a demanding tertiary environment.

In this shared leadership role, you will partner with the Clinical Director and senior clinicians to drive service delivery, workforce development and