Charge Nurse, Medical Specialty Ward

Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Full time

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

An exciting opportunity is available for highly motivated and innovative Senior Registered Nurses for the role of Charge Nurse, Medical Specialty Ward.

As Charge Nurse, you'll ensure the effective delivery of nursing and support services, lead multidisciplinary teams, and champion person and whanau-centred care.

You'll play a key role in clinical leadership, staff development, cultural responsiveness, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing care delivery and staff performance.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally safe practice.
• Facilitate patient flow and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, clinical standards, and budgetary management.
• Collaborate with respiratory and renal teams for seamless care.

What You'll Bring

Why Join Us?

About the Team / Service

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We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatu offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm.

Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here.

It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love.

The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions : Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks.

With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Rachel Webster, Operations Lead, (

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date

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