Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

· Gisborne, Tairawhiti

· Rostered

· Permanent

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.

The remuneration range for this role is $116,040 - $127,674 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective Agreement 31 March 2023 - 31 October 2024

Position Description | Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a current Theatre senior nurse/ leader to join our Perioperative Team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and experience within a small, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. No two days are ever the same.

This role is one of 2 Theatre ACNM’s that lead the Theatre and PACU teams to provide for the efficient and safe delivery of planned and unplanned care.

If you are looking for an opportunity as well as a challenge then this is the role for you.

About you

· Theatre experience 5 years or greater

· Essential you have evidence of post graduate study and preferable you have a PGDipN or PGDipHS

· Desirable for you to have a Proficient or Senior nurse portfolio

· Must have leadership experience

· Currently working within the NZ Health System

· Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory)

· Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. (mandatory)

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

· We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

· We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sharon Patterson at Sharon.Patterson@tdh.org.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert