Charge Nurse Manager - Ward GG - Surgical Orthopaedic Unit, Burwood Hospital

• Permanent, full-time Senior Nursing Leadership position
• Extensive Nursing experience is essential
• Registered with the Nursing Council of NZ with current APC
• Strong senior clinical skills along with a passion for delivering quality care for a 42 bedded Surgical Unit.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader to join our team in Ward GG, Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation. We are looking for a senior nurse with strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with their team, be an innovative thinker, and can problem solve and respond in this fast-paced environment.

The Surgical Orthopaedic Unit is a 42-bed unit comprising of 30 beds in the ward and 12 beds in the Progressive Care Unit.  We provide care for patients undergoing arranged elective orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, and occasionally other specialities. This service has a strong focus on the enhanced recovery after surgery model and works collaboratively with other key departments such as Theatres and Orthopaedic Outpatients on both Christchurch and Burwood sites.

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.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to gain and develop leadership knowledge and experience. Effective communication and development of a close working relationship with all multidisciplinary team members is the key to success in this role. With your extensive clinical experience, you will demonstrate the ability to enthusiastically lead a diverse team in a challenging but supportive environment. Working seamlessly within an Interdisciplinary Team including Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Hospital Aides & Allied Health Professionals.

About you

• As a Senior Nurse you will have recent Surgical experience or a passion for orthopaedics and plastic surgery and proven leadership skills supporting daily operational activity and patient flow
• 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
• By utilising advanced knowledge and clinical 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 care whilst also contributing to and developing, appropriate nursing standards and quality initiatives.
• Sound interpersonal skills and management of complex situations enable you to work alongside a variety of clinicians to ensure care is delivered as required.

Skills and Experience

• 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
• Hold or be working towards a relevant Post Graduate qualification.
• Good knowledge and support for the integration of Te Titiriti O Waitangi within an inpatient setting.

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 20th January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.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.