Duty Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre

Duty Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre

Duty Nurse Manager

Permanent, 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)

Integrated Operations Centre

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

We are seeking an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join our team as a Duty Nurse Manager (0.6 FTE). This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about patient safety, operational coordination, and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care.

As a Duty Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring safe and effective service delivery during your shift. You will act as the senior nursing resource, supporting patient flow, workforce deployment, incident management, and clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across services.
• Support safe staffing and workforce management.
• Coordinate patient flow and escalation processes.
• Respond to clinical and operational incidents and emergencies.
• Provide expert advice and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote high standards of patient care, quality, and safety.
• Facilitate effective communication between clinical teams, managers, and stakeholders.

About You

You will be an experienced registered nurse with demonstrated leadership capability and a commitment to delivering excellent healthcare outcomes.

You will have:

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate.
• Significant clinical nursing experience.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills in a complex healthcare environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in operational management, patient flow, or clinical coordination is desirable.
• Post graduate papers is desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference.
• A positive workplace culture focused on equity, quality, and patient-centred care.

If you are a confident nursing leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting both patients and staff, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the close date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment Jobs@wdhb.org.nz

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

Apply now and help lead the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare for our community.