Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLocation : Wellington Regional HospitalContract : Permanent, Full Time 1.0 FTE - Rostered and RotatingHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe\'re looking for flexible, dynamic and motivational Registered Nurses with previous Neonatal or Child Health experience to join our ACNM team within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) based at Wellington Regional Hospital.About the Team / ServiceNICU provides level three Neonatal Intensive Care Services for the central region of New Zealand including a 24-hour Infant Retrieval Service.

Level two Neonatal Services are provided for the Wellington Metropolitan and Kapiti / Porirua areas.

The Neonatal Transition Team provides transition nursing support for infants in the Capital & Coast catchment area.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit also has responsibility for provision of a telephone consultation service to the region and provides education and consultation to level two referral units.We have a strong commitment to nursing education and excellence in patient care, there are many opportunities to further your education and be part of a committed and innovative team.

We actively encourage ongoing professional development including post-graduate study and PDRP development.

We have a committed nursing team which provides ongoing direction and support.About youAll nurses employed by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand will have Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and maintain a current Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse.The ACNM is a management support role extending the presence of Clinical leadership within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The ACNM will clinically manage NICU when rostered as well as manage a portfolio of work.

The ACNM will support Charge Nurse Manager in leading the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and supporting the NICU Team.

There is a component of research & audit that requires an organisational focus and understanding, alongside service and specialty knowledge and expert nursing knowledge.DutiesThe ACNM will provide expert clinical knowledge and leadership ability to support the Charge Nurse Manager to manage : Quality improvementChange management and strategy developmentCapacity and demand management - unit admission, flow and dischargeResearch & AuditSkills & ExperienceCurrent NZ RegistrationCurrent APCCurrent work visa5 years recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experiencePDRP - Expert or Proficient working towards ExpertIs able to demonstrate innovation, strategy development and able to work in partnership with the Charge Nurse Manager and clinical partners to change the service to meet needs.Has a genuine interest in promoting the interests of neonates and their families.Ability to focus on quality and risk management.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click - apply now.

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