Associate Charge Nurse Manager - General Surgical, Vascular & ENT.
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.6 FTE Rostered and Rotating
*Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora/ Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora/ Health New Zealand.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic registered nurse (24 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) to join the leadership team as Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) in Ward 7 North (General Surgery, Vascular, ENT and Ophthalmology). We are looking for someone who has proven ability to provide leadership at a ward level including demonstrated ability to coordinate shifts and mentor less experienced nurses to ensure high standards of clinical care.
About the Team/Service Location
As Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will provide support to the Charge Nurse Manager by extending the presence of clinical leadership and be responsible for delivering safe outcomes for all nursing services within 7 North across morning, evening and weekend shifts. You will need to support the Charge Nurse Manager in leading this large multi-speciality ward and multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to achieve excellence in patient care and safety. It is important to have an organisational focus and understanding, alongside service and speciality knowledge and expert nursing knowledge. It is vital that you can work well in a team as we value your contribution towards innovation, taking responsibility for you own professional development and working as part of a team with all that this encompasses. You will have at least three years of experience as a surgical nurse preferably with general surgical or vascular background. We will however also consider RNs with other acute hospital experience looking to broaden their nursing career.
About you
A minimum of 3 years nursing experience as a surgical nurse preferably with general surgical or vascular background.
- Working at Expert or working towards Expert PDRP
- A desire for clinical excellence
- Working towards or completion of post graduate studies.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 31st August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.