Senior Clinical Nurse Leader — Part-Time, Patient-Centric

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Gisborne Hospital is seeking an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager in a part-time role (0.7 FTE) to provide clinical coordination and leadership, ensuring a safe and effective practice environment and supporting patient flow within the department.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality improvement, and act as deputy to the Clinical Nurse Manager when required, contributing to high-quality patient care in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with APCNZ qualification.
• PDRP Proficient level and working towards Expert/Designated Senior Nurse.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical coordination and leadership to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Coordinate and lead a transdisciplinary team to enhance patient-centred care and flow.
• Act as deputy to the Clinical Nurse Manager when required and support quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Relationship building

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

APCNZ Annual Practising Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent)

Master's qualification in progress

Job description

Gisborne Hospital is seeking an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager in a part-time role (0.7 FTE) to provide clinical coordination and leadership, ensuring a safe and effective practice environment and supporting patient flow within the department.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality improvement, and act as deputy to the Clinical Nurse Manager when required, contributing to high-quality patient care in a dynamic setting.