Duty Nurse Manager

Duty Nurse Manager

The Duty Nurse Manager Team are looking for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse who is versatile, has excellent problem-solving skills and has a positive, patient focused attitude to join us as a Duty Nurse Manager.

This role is based in Whakatane, and you will be joining a highly skilled and supportive team in a provincial hospital providing 24/7 medical cover for our community.

A key focus for Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is to build a sustainable workforce at Whakatāne Hospital whilst achieving equity in health outcomes for our Eastern Bay community.

Our preferred candidate will:

• Be able to work rostered shifts across all seven days
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a full range of clinical skills including cannulation, venepuncture and ACLS
• Have significant and varied clinical experience in an acute setting (essential)
• Shift coordination and staff management experience
• Post graduate qualification or working towards these is preferred

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday 10 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy WHA01496, and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job Reference: WHA01496

Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane

Job type: Permanent Part time