Duty Nurse Manager - Nursing Support Team

Duty Nurse Manager - Nursing Support Team

Senior RN with extensive nursing experience either clinically or in a relevant senior nursing role

Autonomous role responsible for the coordination and management of patient flow processes for Christchurch Hospital

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

We are seeking an experienced senior Registered Nurse with a passion to join our Senior Nursing Team as a Duty Nurse Manager on a fixed term basis within Nursing Support Services.

The Nursing Support Team provides cover to all clinical areas, including medical, surgical, paediatrics, women's health, and emergency care at Christchurch Hospital.

In this role you will work autonomously and be responsible for the coordination and management of patient flow processes for Christchurch Hospital : weekdays, after hours, weekends and Public Holidays.

You will demonstrate a wide-ranging career expertise and a pragmatic, organised approach with an obvious passion to multitask and make sound decisions on the go.

These skills will be key to your success in this interesting, challenging, and varied role.

With opportunities to learn and develop your own skills, you can help us build on our reputation for excellent service delivery.

Post graduate experience in leadership and management and / or experience in nursing leadership is a definite advantage but all applicants will be considered based on the applicant's career experience, and desire for a senior leadership position.

About You

This role is at times both challenging and demanding, plus at the same time rewarding and never dull!

Therefore, we are looking for someone who is collaborative by working alongside and in partnership with the senior nursing team, wider nursing colleagues and external DHB's / providers to provide an optimum service delivery for all users.

You will have :

Broad "acute" clinical experience and excellent collaborative skills that will enable you to communicate effectively across all disciplines and occupational groups.

Extensive nursing experience either clinically or in a relevant senior nursing role.

Expert clinical nursing knowledge with demonstrated leadership ability and sound people-management skills.

A solution-focused approach to your work with the ability to problem solve and think on your feet.

A NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

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

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by

Thursday 20th November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

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