Senior Clinical Nurse Leader – Part-Time (Gisborne)

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Gisborne Hospital is seeking an experienced senior nurse leader to fill the Associate Clinical Nurse Manager role on a 0.7FTE basis. The fixed-term position runs until 1 February 2027 and focuses on clinical coordination, safe practice environments and effective patient flow within the department.

You will lead a transdisciplinary team, provide expert clinical guidance, support the Clinical Nurse Manager as needed, and drive quality improvement and staff

Qualifications

• NZRN with Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field (NZQA) and working towards Master’s
• PDRP Proficient level and progressing towards Expert/Designated Senior Nurse
• Minimum 3–5 years of recent clinical experience with leadership responsibilities
• Ability to lead and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and staff development

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical coordination and leadership to ensure safe, effective practice
• Coordinate and lead a transdisciplinary team to enhance patient-centred care
• Support patient flow and act as deputy to Clinical Nurse Manager when required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

NZ Registered Nurse APC

NZQA Postgraduate Diploma

Master's (in progress)

PDRP Proficient

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Gisborne Hospital is seeking an experienced senior nurse leader to fill the Associate Clinical Nurse Manager role on a 0.7FTE basis. The fixed-term position runs until 1 February 2027 and focuses on clinical coordination, safe practice environments and effective patient flow within the department.

You will lead a transdisciplinary team, provide expert clinical guidance, support the Clinical Nurse Manager as needed, and drive quality improvement and staff