Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

• Associate Clinical Nurse Manager Integrated Family Health Service
• West Coast – Northern Region - Westport and Reefton
• Permanent, Full-time working 40 hours per week
  
  

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.

Are you a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in leadership? We are seeking an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) to join our Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team in the Northern Region (Westport & Reefton).

This role works in close partnership with the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to ensure the smooth coordination of services across primary care settings, supporting excellence in rural health outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in empowering staff, promoting high-quality care, and ensuring alignment with Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai o Poutini West Coast’s vision and values. 

About the role

As ACNM, you will:

• Support the CNM in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of integrated health services.
• Use critical thinking to lead by example, promoting safe, effective, patient-focused care.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits, and professional standards of care.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to nursing staff, ensuring professional development and performance standards are met.
• Contribute to workforce planning, rostering, and budget management in collaboration with the CNM.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora requirements.

About you

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, holding a current practising certificate.
• Minimum 3-5years post-registration nursing experience, with experience in the specialty area.
• Currently holds or working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Sound understanding of the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies and performance appraisal processes.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy and adaptability to new systems.
• Commitment to Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai o Poutini West Coast’s vision and rural health outcomes.

Desirable:

• Previous management or leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership and management (or working towards).
• Designated Senior Nursing level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The northern West Coast is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and lofty peaks. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The communities provide some of the best welcomes you’ll receive in New Zealand. The people are passionate, friendly and nurturing.

Health NZ West Coast is 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 – to become part of our team.

What we can offer

Accommodation support

Supported professional development pathways

Work-Life balance: Normal Working Hours Monday- Friday

Supportive team

Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.