Charge Nurse Manager | Ward B2 Older Persons Health | Burwood Hospital

• Permanent, full time 1.0 FTE Senior Leadership opportunity
• Extensive nursing experience is essential
• Registered with the Nursing Council of NZ with current APC

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 have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader to join our team in Ward B2, Older Persons Health. We are looking for a collaborative senior nurse with strong interpersonal skills, innovative thinking, and the ability to problem solve and respond in this fast-paced environment.

Ward B2 is a 24-bed ward (resourced for 20 beds), located at Burwood Hospital. The ward provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for older persons health patients from both inpatient sources and the community. They provide for all gerontological rehabilitation needs as well as medical treatment, post-surgical care, and others with complex social needs awaiting discharge. Ward B2 has a robust rehabilitation model that prioritises patient care. This focus on rehabilitation is essential for fostering recovery and enhancing the overall well-being of patients.

Burwood Hospital is a small friendly facility situated near Burwood Forest.  Parking isn't a problem, and the new facilities provide excellent working conditions and a wide range of clinical environments.

Skills and experience

• As a Senior Nurse, you will have recent hospital experience with proven leadership skills supporting daily operational activity and patient flow.
• 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.
• You will lead your team to provide advanced clinical care and nursing expertise to the patients and their families/whanau.
• By utilising your advanced knowledge and skills in collaboration with nursing and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, 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 can problem solve and manage complex situations as they arise, redistributing nursing resources to ensure the optimal patient experience while supporting clinical delivery.  Your sound interpersonal skills and impeccable management of complex situations enable you to work alongside a variety of clinicians to ensure care is delivered as required.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of competency in nursing and can work alongside individuals to support professional development.

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.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate and you will need to be working towards or hold a relevant Post Graduate qualification.

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 Tuesday 20^th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Natalie Gaunt on Natalie.Gaunt@tewahatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.