Charge Nurse Manager - Ward E5

Charge Nurse Manager - Ward E5

Waikato Hospital, Ward E5

Permanent, Full time 80 hours per fortnight

The chance to make a real difference!

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

As the Charge Nurse Manager for Ward E5, you will provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be responsible for managing people, systems, and resources within the ward, fostering a positive team culture, and supporting staff to achieve excellence in nursing practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage staffing, rostering, workforce development, and performance management processes.
• Monitor and improve quality, patient safety, and staff safety outcomes through the effective use of ward-level data.
• Support service planning, patient flow, and resource management to ensure efficient and effective care delivery.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, risk management, and change management activities.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

About the Team/Service

Ward E5 is a 23 bed acute Paediatric medical ward with a variety of patients including conditions such as; Paediatric medical, diabetes, respiratory, and cardiac amongst many others. E5 is a busy, rewarding, and challenging area to work in, and we have an amazing team of nurses who will support your journey within Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Waikato

About You

As an experienced nursing leader, you will be confident leading teams, managing change, and driving quality improvement while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care.

You will also have:

• Current registration and Annual Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Significant clinical experience and a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field.
• Expert level practice within the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP), with the ability to meet Senior Nurse PDRP requirements.
• Experience leading teams, managing people, and delivering change, quality, or service improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities we serve.

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.

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 2nd September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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