Clinical Nurse Manager | Greymouth

• Te Nikau Hospital and Health Centre – General Ward and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Full time, Fixed Term position until 31^st of August 2026

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 and motivated Clinical Nurse Manager(CNM) to lead our General Ward and CCU at Te Tai o Poutini. This is an exciting opportunity to influence rural healthcare outcomes while working alongside Operational Managers and the Nurse Director Operations to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and integrated care.

The CNM will provide clinical leadership, workforce support, and operational oversight to ensure our patients receive timely, evidence-based, and culturally safe care. This is a key leadership role, offering the chance to shape service delivery and drive excellence in rural health outcomes, with a strong focus on equity for Māori.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the operational management team to ensure safe staffing, positive work environments, and compliance with MECAs.
• Drive workforce sustainability initiatives, including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and growing the Māori nursing workforce.
• Provide strong clinical leadership to deliver safe, effective, equitable, and culturally competent care.
• Act as a change agent, leading sustainable service development in line with local and national strategies.
• Support service and practice development, embedding evidence-based and interprofessional models of care.
• Promote quality practice environments, professional accountability, and patient safety.
• Deputise as required, including Duty Manager on call responsibilities.
• Facilitate and supervise professional development of nursing colleagues.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative and resilient leader who can inspire confidence, foster innovation, and promote culturally responsive practice. You’ll be passionate about advancing equitable outcomes for Māori and rural communities, while supporting your team to achieve excellence in care delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum Postgraduate Diploma or working towards completion).
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-registration experience.
• Experience in CCU and medical or surgical nursing.
• Completion of, or commitment to, cultural competency training.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite).
• Ability to work with children.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a senior nursing position.
• Current Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio.
• Postgraduate qualification (Masters or equivalent).

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. 

We particularly 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. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

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

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.