Charge Nurse Manager - Ward 12 And Coronary Care

Charge Nurse Manager - Ward 12 and Coronary Care

ChristchurchHospital,Permanent Full time

Nursing leadershipopportunity

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

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leaderto join our medical cluster and lead the Ward 12 and Coronary Care nursing teams.We are looking for a collaborative senior nurse with strong interpersonalskills, innovative thinking, and the ability to problem solve and respond inthis fast-paced environment.

This is a new position following a restructure and the role willprovide nursing leadership to the two teams in taking the service forward and strengtheningnursing models of care.

About the Team / Service

Coronary Care is a 9-bed high care unit for patients withcardiology conditions requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.

It also providescentralised telemetry monitoring for other inpatient areas.

Ward 12 is a 28-bedCardiology ward with adjacent short stay activity.

Nurses are specialised in cardiology and providing nursingcare to patients who present with a range of cardiology conditions requiring acutemedical management and Cath Lab intervention including structural heart andelectrophysiology procedures.

You will work closely with and be well supported by theNurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialists in leading and supporting theteams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care.

About you

As a Senior Nurse you will have extensiveexperience and proven leadership skills supporting daily operational activityand patient flow.

Your expert communication, interpersonal skillsand proven ability to engage people at all levels will see you work effectivelyand efficiently with a diverse group of teams to lead your team to provideadvanced clinical care and nursing expertise to the patients and theirfamilies / whanau.

By utilising your advanced knowledge andclinical skills in collaboration with nursing and medical staff, themultidisciplinary team and other external agencies you will contribute to thedevelopment and maintenance of high quality evidenced based patient care whilstalso contributing to and developing, appropriate nursing standards and qualityinitiatives.

You can problem solve and manage complexsituations as they arise, redistributing nursing resources to ensure theoptimal patient experience while supporting clinical delivery.

Your soundinterpersonal skills and impeccable management of complex situations enable youto work alongside a variety of clinicians to ensure care is delivered asrequired.

You have a comprehensive understanding ofcompetency in nursing and can work alongside individuals to supportprofessional development.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday23 rd November.

If you have any questions about the role, pleasecontact Victoria at

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

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