Charge Nurse - New Brighton & Aranui, Christchurch

Charge Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Charge Nurse to join our team at White Cross New Brighton. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical leader who is passionate about developing nurses, championing high-quality patient care, and fostering a positive team culture. As Charge Nurse, you will lead a close knit and experienced nursing team, supporting them to work to the full breadth of their scope while continuing to deliver exceptional care to the local community.

White Cross New Brighton is a trusted clinic located in Christchurch's up and coming seaside community. With a diverse patient population and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in shaping nursing practice, driving clinical excellence, and supporting ongoing service development.

Working closely with General Practitioners, nurses, healthcare technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help create an environment where patients receive the best possible care and staff feel supported to thrive.

To be successful in this role, you will have current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate. Previous leadership experience within Primary Care, General Practice, Urgent Care, or a similar healthcare setting is required. Strong clinical knowledge and sound nursing judgement are essential. A calm, approachable, and supportive leadership style is necessary. The ability to listen, build trust, and foster strong working relationships is crucial. Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing nursing staff is important. A genuine passion for supporting professional growth and workforce development is required. Excellent communication and organisational skills are necessary. A commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care is essential. An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within healthcare delivery is required.

White Cross New Brighton is a well-established clinic serving the New Brighton community and surrounding areas. Located in one of Christchurch's growing coastal suburbs, the clinic provides accessible, high-quality healthcare and is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

As part of the Tāmaki Health network, you will have access to experienced clinical leaders, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a wider network of healthcare professionals.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead an experienced and highly supportive nursing team.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment where teamwork is valued.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Support to further develop your leadership capability and clinical expertise.
• The opportunity to champion nurse prescribing pathways and workforce development.
• Involvement in service development initiatives including spirometry and sleep studies.
• A meaningful leadership role where you can make a genuine difference to patients, staff, and the community.
• Career development opportunities across the Tāmaki Health network.

If you are a compassionate and experienced nursing leader looking for an opportunity to lead a great team while making a meaningful impact in your community, we would love to hear from you. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.