Charge Nurse Manager - Ophthalmology Outpatients - Christchurch
Christchurch Outpatients
- 1.0FTE (40 hours a week), Permanent role
- Start Date - December 2025
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
About the RoleThe Canterbury Eye Service has an exciting leadership opportunity available for a senior nurse to join our cohesive, supportive team, and lead the team in our Ophthalmology Outpatients department, as their Charge Nurse Manager.You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Ophthalmology Outpatient Dept, working in collaboration with the Service Manager and other team leaders, your interpersonal and organisational skills will be used to provide sound leadership to the Registered/Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants.You will have a strong focus on quality patient care and be skilled at allocation of resources to achieve this.Your ability to work effectively with the Christchurch Outpatients Nurse Manager and Senior Management team to ensure financial and operational objectives are carried out in line with the Health New Zealand vision is imperative to your success in this role.
About the Service
The Ophthalmology Outpatient Department is a very busy and demanding service that is staffed by a dedicated team of Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Technicians who work closely with our highly skilled and specialised Ophthalmologists to meet the eye health needs of the people of Canterbury.
About You
The Charge Nurse Manager role has a function that is both clinical and operational. You will have proven leadership ability, a clear focus on patient health, excellent interpersonal/communication skills and are motivated to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.You will also hold or be working towards an appropriate post graduate qualification. Ophthalmic experience, while beneficial, is not as essential as your ability to effectively lead and manage your team.
We are looking for a dynamic, confident and competent Senior Registered Nurse who wishes to be responsible for supporting and enabling the provision of quality nursing care for the patients and families/whanau within our care.
Skills and experience- Recent hospital experience with expert clinical nursing knowledge
- Experience in relevant management and/or leadership roles with the ability to influence decision making and change
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
- The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
- Strategic thinking and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
- Familiar with operational, personnel and financial management
- Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software
- A commitment to post graduate study either having completed or have commenced the post graduate pathway
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
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- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by Sunday 21st September.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz