Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Forensic Inpatient Wardat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato - - Tokoroa
About the RoleThis role is essential in creating partnerships with Māori across all levels including tāngata whaiora, whānau, Māori staff and the Kaitakawaenga team, and supporting our non- Māori staff to work together in reducing inequity.The Associate Charge Nurse Manager is a key senior role within the team responsible for providing leadership and support to staff, tāngata whaiora and whānau, working in close collaboration with the Charge Nurse Manager (CNM).
This is a six month fixed term position to cover parental leave. Responsibilities of the role:Supports the CNM to build a high performing team that upholds the culture, values, mission and vision of the service.Assists with the management of the workflow and workload across the clinical area.Provides clinical leadership and oversight for areas as delegated by the CNM.Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, particularly tāngata whaiora and whānau.Supports the pursuit of Māori health gains as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
Click here to view the position description. About the TeamPuna Maatai is a 13 bedded forensic acute admission unit that supports some of our most vulnerable and unwell tāngata whaiora who can often present with significant risk and complex presentations.Tāngata whaiora come to Puna Maatai either via the criminal justice system or Te Ara Poutama (Corrections). About youCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.A Registered Nurse who has demonstrated clinical experience in a mental health setting.Ability to display initiative and resourcefulness that will allow you to navigate the variety of challenges you could face.Experience in leadership roles is an advantage.Experience in either forensic mental health environments or corrections environments is an advantage.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 3 June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Lewis-Wilson at amanda.lewis-wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.