[ref. n3677704] New Plymouth - Clinical Nurse Manager, Te Puna Waioraat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki -

Clinical Nurse Manager – Mental HealthTe Puna Waiora Inpatient UnitTaranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthFulltimeThis is an exciting opportunity to lead and support our mental health inpatient team. We are seeking a leader with a can-do attitude responsible for ensuring high quality, safe, and culturally responsive patient care.We have a commitment to trauma informed care, that is recovery orientated and supported by the multi-disciplinary team.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 RoleYou will be providing clinical leadership and operational management to ensure safe, effective and evidenced based care.

No two days are the same in a dynamic inpatient unit and this is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills with a focus on quality improvement/change management to achieve our goal of developing a community of best practice.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationOur team consists of nurses (enrolled and registered nurses), psychiatric assistants, a social worker, occupational therapist and our inpatient psychiatrists and registrarsFor more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youAs a Clinical Nurse Manager, you will have well developed clinical skills within the mental health setting.· New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual practising certificate (APC)· Relevant post graduate education (preferably Post Graduate Diploma minimum)· PDRP is obtained and current at Expert or Senior Nurse levelProven ability to work in a complex and changing environmentPrevious leadership experienceBe an excellent communicator, with a strong focus on team culture and collaborative workingWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jocelyn Wooller, Acute Services Manager Jocelyn.wooller@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.