[ref. b23294924] Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Te Awakura - West Inpatient Unitat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchFull-time, permanent 0.94 FTE positionClinical leadership role for experienced registered nurses in Mental Health, with current APCMust either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTe Awakura is a 64-bed adult acute inpatient unit thatprovides 24-hour care for consumers with mental illness.
Our model of carefocuses on integrated multidisciplinary teams, providing excellent care forconsumers in the least restrictive manner. There are four wards that form TeAwakura: North, East, South and West. Currently have a full-time permanent ACNM vacancy in the West unit, comprising of 16 beds.The teams on these units work closely with the outpatient teams and other community services. Te Awakura is made up of passionate clinicians who always work in the patients' best interests. We have a supportive team culture and encourage opportunities for growth and development.From time to time, our senior nurses are required to work inother wards within AIG, this can be for extended periods of time.About youIn this professional and clinical leadership role, you willeffectively contribute to the ongoing development of nursing practice and theprofessional nursing workforce within the service.
The role has a function thatis both clinical and operational, therefore you will have excellent clinicalcredibility as well as an ability to ensure the operational objectives arecarried out in line with the CDHB vision.You will provide specific, ward-based nursing leadership and clinical support on morning and afternoon shifts.You will promote a high standard of consistent professional nursing practice that is contemporary, and patient focused.With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at developing and extending nursing practice, assisting with performance appraisals, auditing, quality improvement and providing overall clinical expertise and mentorship within the team, to enable them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.As a positive role model, you will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and have the ability to build successful relationships within the service.Working collaboratively with the Charge Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and nursing staff you will strive to ensure the overall provision of quality nursing care for our service users.
You will either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification.Have CNM delegation and covering CNM role in their absence Progress to covering DNM and CTC when sufficient experience has been gained in the ACNM role Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with Mental Health Scope and current APC.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday 11th November.
If you have any questions about the role, pleasecontact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.