Charge Nurse Manager | Aroha Pai (PSAID)

• Aroha Pai (PSAID), Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• 1FTE fixed term position until February 2028, working Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm
• Leadership role for an experienced registered nurse in Mental Health, (Ideally, you will have previous experience as a Charge Nurse Manager)
• Must have or be studying towards a post graduate diploma

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

Aroha Pai

• A 6 bedded inpatient unit that provides 24-hour care for tangata whaiora with an Intellectual disability and a mental illness. Our model of care focuses on integrated multidisciplinary teams, providing excellent care for consumers in the least restrictive manner.

About You

In this professional and clinical leadership role, you will effectively contribute to the ongoing development of excellent practice and the professional workforce within the service. The role has a function that is both clinical and operational, therefore you will have excellent clinical credibility as well as an ability to ensure the operational objectives are carried out in line with the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora vision.

• With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at supporting the team to develop excellent skills to enable them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.
• As a positive role model, you will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and can build successful relationships within the service.
• Working collaboratively with the MDT, Clinical Nurse Specialist, other Charge Nurse Manager’s across the Intellectual disability service, Adult Inpatient Group, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will strive to ensure the overall provision of quality care for service users. 
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and have Mental Health Scope with a current APC.
• Your expert communication, interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage people at all levels will see you work effectively and efficiently with a diverse group of teams to lead your team to provide advanced clinical care and nursing expertise to the patients and their families/whanau.
• By utilising your advanced knowledge and clinical skills in collaboration with nursing and the MDT, and other external agencies you will contribute to the development and maintenance of high quality evidenced based patient care whilst also contributing to and developing, appropriate nursing standards and quality initiatives.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of professional competency and can work alongside individuals to support professional development.
• In addition to the day-to-day operational management of the unit, you will be integral in supporting the integration of the Aroha Pai service into Wahi Tumanako.
• You will be involved in transition planning for tangata whaiora and staff. You will work alongside the Wahi Tumanako governance and steering groups to support engagement with the relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge of both the Intellectual Disability and Adult inpatient services would be a distinct advantage, as would experience of implementing and supporting change management processes.

Essential skills:

• Experience in relevant management and/or leadership roles with the ability to influence decision making and change.
• Interpersonal skills and building relationships.
• Strategic thinking and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Familiar with operational and financial management.
• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate and either working towards or hold a relevant Post Graduate qualification.

Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillset and experience.

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. 

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

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