Senior Nursing
We invite all eligible employees who are interested in applying to submit an expression of interest to be considered for this role. About the RoleWe are searching for a dynamic and suitably experienced registered nurse to take on the role of Charge Nurse Manager for OPAL.
The role requires the appointee to take responsibility for the safe and effective management of resources and ensure the delivery of excellent patient services. The charge nurse manager (CNM) role in an OPAL service involves a dual focus on patient care oversight and team management.
In this role you will provide Clinical Leadership, Operational Management, Quality Improvement and Staff Development Key responsibilities:Oversight of patient careAcute flowManaging and supporting staff (OPAL RNs and Geri CNS)Leading quality initiativesManaging incidents and risksleading change and improvement projectsSupporting a team to provide excellent patient care.
Click here to view the position description. About the ServiceOlder Persons Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) is a hospital-based, multidisciplinary team that provides early, comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults. Goals include: admission avoidance, Length of stay, and ensure a safe and timely discharge by addressing complex needs.
About youEssential requirements you will need to be considered for this role:Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.A current practising certificate.Expert level on the Nurses Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) or if appropriate has achieved senior nurse level on the Senior Nurses PDRP.7+ years experience in leadership in a complex health-related environment with Medicine and Older Persons, Rehabilitation clinical expertise.A minimum of 5 years nursing experienceDemonstrated excellent communication and leadership skillsProven team building and leadership strengthsCompleted or is undertaking postgraduate studyPrevious experience working within a senior nurse roleFocus on staff safety and wellbeing, patient safety and quality improvementSupport staff to provide excellent clinical care, as their main priorityShow evidence of leading change and positively influencing service cultureKnowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi The successful candidate will also:Have competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting their journey and taking ownership of their learning and growth.Be able to demonstrate leadership experience in terms of managing complex dynamics associated with multi-professional groups.Be able to assess and make effective decisions under pressure in complex situations and use their own judgement to problem solve.Understand how to use data to improve quality, performance andHave an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy within NewDemonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate, resolve conflict and positively influence and motivate 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 2 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at rachael.devey@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert