Duty Nurse Manager

Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent, part-time, 0.7 FTE position

Hours of work: Rostered, rotated duties including morning, afternoon and night duties

Benefits

  • An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
  • A professional and supportive culture and team setting
  • Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
  • Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The role has an emphasis on acute flow, leadership, patient safety and management of resources requiring you to be flexible and adaptable to meet changing service needs. The Duty Nurse Manager role is to co-ordinate and provide operational management and clinical support of all inpatient and support areas of the Palmerston North Hospital campus.

About You

Registered Nurse with a current APC

Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience and able to demonstrate professional nursing leadership

Current PDRP, ideally at expert level or working towards

Current ACLS certification

Evidence of postgraduate study applicable to role

You will have excellent communication skills

Be familiar with local & national targets, systems, and processes

Have excellent problem-solving skills

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

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 the advertised date. For further information or if you have any questions related to this role please contact: Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz).

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