Associate Charge Nurse Manager - ASU Buller

• Permanent full-time Nursing leadership position based in Westport
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Strong senior clinical skills along with a passion for a community focused, client centred restorative model of care.

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Acute Assessment and Stabilisation services Team are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM). You will support the Charge Nurse Manager (CNM) with managing a large team of permanent and casual Registered & Enrolled Nurses and a team of health care Assistants. Provide leadership, be a clinical resource for the nursing staff and encourage quality improvement activities as necessary.

This is a unique role within healthcare in NZ where you will be able to extend your practice not only in an acute hospital setting as well as working within inpatient care, but you will also have the flexibility to expand further.

You will assist with important processes in this service by supporting the CNM with recruitment, orientation, coordinating education, performance reviews, service development and staff retention.

• Working seamlessly within an Interdisciplinary Team of Health Professionals
• Lead, develop & up skill other members in your team
• Salary as per the NZNO Meca

Ko wai koe | About You

We’re looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in acute and urgent care nursing and who has an interest in developing their leadership and management skills. Strategic thinking, problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills are imperative as you will interact with a wide range of people both within the team and the Department of Nursing, and across the facility.

If you have a desire to develop your management and leadership skills, we’re committed to supporting you, with professional development opportunities available to ensure you thrive in his demanding environment. A thorough orientation programme will be provided.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Initiative, solution focused with excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks.
• Motivated and flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the proven ability to engage people at all levels.
• You will either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC with proven clinical expertise within acute nursing.
• Some experience in leadership or Management is desired.

Mō mātou – About us

The Acute Assessment and Stabilisation Unit provides acute and urgent care including resuscitation and stabilisation with inpatient care and infusion services.

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast we are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people – become part of our team.

Tono ināianei – Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Enquiries: Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Partner - Shannon.LeRoux@cdhb.health.nz