Lead operational nursing delivery and service improvement for Haematology across inpatient and outpatient services

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Associate NUM) Haematology

Be part of New Zealand's largest hospital and the Regional Cancer and Blood service

Provide active and supportive Haematology care to patients within the Northern Region Catchment Area

12-month Fixed term full-time Senior Nursing opportunity

The Haematology Service at Auckland City Hospital is comprised of a 30-bed inpatient unit including 14 bone marrow transplantation (BMT) beds, a Haematology Day Stay Unit, 8 bedded Haematology/Oncology inpatient ward and outpatient clinics. The regional BMT service covers Northland and the greater Auckland region for autologous and allograft transplants and includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Tairawhiti DHBs for allogeneic transplants.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes for all. We value manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and excellence in care, and strive to provide services that are responsive to the needs of our diverse communities.

Our Intermediate Care Service plays a critical role in supporting people to remain independent and connected to their communities through integrated, person-centred care.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Associate NUM) Haematology provides operational and professional nursing leadership to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred specialised haematology care. Working in close partnership with the Haematology Service Clinical Director (SCD) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate NUM undertakes delegated responsibilities and leads service improvement and project-based initiatives in response to evolving service needs.

The role supports the day-to-day operational management of the service, including capacity management, demand planning, and resource coordination, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of the Directorate and the wider organisation. As the Associate NUM, you will be

  • Accountable for maintaining high standards of clinical care
  • Supporting workforce development and promoting quality and safety within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Working in collaboration with the NUM, the Associate NUM also contributes to continuous quality improvement activities and service development projects across both inpatient and outpatient haematology services.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for a leader who has:

  • A commitment to biculturalism
  • A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
  • RGON, RN, BHSc (Nursing)
  • Post-graduate Diploma
  • Minimum 5 years experience post registration
  • Proficient or Expert Level of practice
  • Advanced experience in speciality nursing
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Sound understanding of professional ethics
  • Change and financial management experience
  • Quality improvement knowledge
  • Advanced quality of service skills
  • Previous Charge Nurse experience
  • Masters qualification
  • Management training
  • Project management

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.

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