Charge Nurse Manager - Medical Progressive Care and Flex Care

• Christchurch Hospital
• 1.0FTE (40 hours a week), Permanent Role
  

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

The Medical Progressive Care Unit and Flex Care Ward have an exciting leadership opportunity available for an experienced nurse to lead the teams as their Charge Nurse Manager.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the service, working in collaboration with Nursing and Service Leadership and other Team Leaders. Your interpersonal and organisational skills will be used to provide sound leadership to the team of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Ward Clerks. You will have a strong focus on quality patient care and be skilled at allocation of resources to achieve this.

Your ability to work effectively under the guidance of the Medical Nursing Director to ensure financial and operational objectives are carried out in line with the Health New Zealand vision is imperative to your success in this role.

About the Service

Medical Progressive Care unit is a 14 bed General Medical ward that specialises in the management of people unwell with acute medical conditions.

Flex Care ward is a 16 bed General Medical ward that has been set up to provide interim additional inpatient beds at Christchurch Hospital.

About you 

The Charge Nurse Manager role has a function that is both clinical and operational.

You will have proven leadership ability, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, the ability to work calmly under pressure, and motivation to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Medical nursing experience, while beneficial, is not as essential as your ability to effectively lead and manage your team.

We are looking for a dynamic, confident and competent Registered Nurse who will be responsible for supporting and enabling the provision of quality nursing care for the patients and families/whanau within our care.

Skills and experience

• Recent acute medical experience and proven leadership skills supporting daily operational activity and patient flow.
• Holds post graduate management qualification or working towards same.
• Experience in relevant management and/or leadership roles with the ability to influence decision making and change.
• Interpersonal skills and building relationships.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills.
• Strategic thinking and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Familiar with operational and financial management.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

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 by Sunday 14th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz