Duty Nurse Manager | Greymouth

• West Coast - Te Nikau Hospital & Health Centre - Greymouth

• Fixed Term position ending 25/05/27 working 36 hours per week

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, staff management experience, along with a commitment to our vision. 

Health New Zealand 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

• Effective leadership and management of resources after hours
• Supporting our CNMs and leadership teams in hours
• Coordination of Patient Flow internally and externally

This role will be working alongside our clinical staff across Nursing, Allied and Medical to provide guidance and expertise when needed. You will also be called upon for advice from our rural health team in critical situations. This is an excellent role for a senior nurse looking for a step up to develop their skills or to continue to grow their scope in acute settings

This role will be working across a rotating roster including weekends and night shifts.

About You

• Excellent under pressure and in time critical circumstances
• People Leader
• High Level Understanding of CCDM/TrendCare and variance response management
• Strong organisational skills
• High level knowledge of admission pathways
• Knowledge of after-hours services
• Ability to lead and guide staff through any situation
• Leadership and Management experience desirable
• High levels of interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide variety of people 

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 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 Westport is Northern to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Buller 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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.