Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Respiratory/Cardiothoracicat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
-term, part-time (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per fortnight) parental leave cover until 24/08/2026Salary band
- $116,000 - $127,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaverHealth 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 roleAs an Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will support the Charge Nurse Manager with the following:Coordinate resources to meet identified needs of patients and staffManage staff and patient flows both across the department and between wardsSupervise of nursing staffProvide clinical leadershipMaintain a high standard of patient focused careQuality and risk managementContribute to the department's risk minimisation activities and service activitiesFoster a quality improvement cultureRole model and provide staff with clinical educational supportView position description.About usHealth New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youYou will:have current NZ APC and relevant post graduate qualificationsbe a senior Registered Nurse with significant experiencehave or be working towards PDRP Level 3bring a clear focused visionstrive for contemporary practicebe 'firm, but fair,' with the ability to inspire staff, being their advocate when neededhave proven success in nursing leadership which will be complemented by your knowledge of, and experience in, clinical quality, safety, and best practice.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.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the DSN Pay Scale Grade 2, between $116,040 and $127,674 p.a dependent on relevant experience.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 12 December 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.