Perioperative ACNM Leader – Pre & Post-Op

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is seeking a fixed-term Pre & Post-Operative ACNM to provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership across the Day of Surgery Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic and Perioperative Leadership Team in Gisborne.

The role focuses on coordinating patient flow, upholding patient-centred care, and driving quality improvements in the perioperative pathway with a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate.
• NZQA Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of recent clinical experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong clinical knowledge in perioperative/surgical or acute care settings.
• Proven ability to lead and support colleagues in a clinical environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to staff across the Day of Surgery Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic and Perioperative Leadership Team.
• Coordinate patient flow and daily operations to ensure safe and efficient perioperative care.
• Promote quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across pathways.
• Support staff development, education and performance.
• Contribute to workforce planning and rostering.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service objectives.
• Foster a positive team culture and professional practice environment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Cultural safety

Education

NZ nursing registration

NZQA Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is seeking a fixed-term Pre & Post-Operative ACNM to provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership across the Day of Surgery Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic and Perioperative Leadership Team in Gisborne.

The role focuses on coordinating patient flow, upholding patient-centred care, and driving quality improvements in the perioperative pathway with a collaborative multidisciplinary team.