Wairau Duty Nurse Manager - After Hours Perm 0.8Fte

Nelson Marlborough Health; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Marlborough seeks a Senior Registered Nurse to lead after-hours coordination at Wairau Hospital. The role emphasizes staff leadership, patient safety and resource management, across all shifts including weekends, with 0.8FTE commitment.

You will bring 5+ years of post-registration experience, advanced clinical knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously within a supportive, district-wide nursing leadership network.

Qualifications

• Five years of post-registration nursing experience.
• Proficient/Expert on PDRP, or working towards Proficient/Expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-hours coordination for the Wairau Hospital site.
• Provide leadership to staff and maintain patient safety.
• Manage resources and adapt to changing service needs.
• Coordinate with Duty Nurse Manager colleagues district-wide.

Skills

Senior Registered Nurse

Advanced clinical knowledge

Excellent communication

Autonomous work

Job description

• Career opportunity for a Senior RN with 5+ years recent nursing experience
• Make a lifestyle move and come and live and work in sunny Marlborough
• Become part of our friendly after-hours team supporting the day-to-day running of our hospital services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Duty Nurse Manager team is responsible for the after-hours coordination of the Wairau Hospital site at an operational level with delegated authority of the Service Manager. The role works in close collaboration with Duty Nurse Manager colleagues across the district at the Nelson Hospital site to maintain patient, staff and site safety.

The role has an emphasis on leadership of staff, patient safety and management of resources requiring you to be flexible and adaptable to meet changing service needs.

This is a permanent 0.8FTE position working an average of 64 hours a fortnight, covering all shifts including weekend shifts.

The Duty Nurse Manager team is responsible for the coordination of the Wairau Hospital site at an operational level with delegated authority of the Service Manager.

About You

• You will be an enthusiastic and visionary Senior Registered Nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• You will have a minimum of five years recent post registration experience and with Proficient/Expert on PDRP, or working towards Proficient/Expert.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.