Nurse Unit Manager - Clinical Decision Unitat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland -
Exciting leadership opportunity within Adult MedicalFixed term (12 months), full-time position available!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 RoleWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing leader to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) within the Adult Medical & Community Directorate.The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a high-acuity, short-stay environment that plays a vital role in supporting patient flow across Level 2 services.
Working closely with the Adult Emergency Department and inpatient wards, CDU ensures timely assessment, safe care delivery, and coordinated discharge planning.This is an exciting opportunity to provide dedicated leadership to CDU and further strengthen its contribution to hospital-wide patient flow, quality, and operational performance.As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for:Providing professional and clinical operational leadership to the CDU nursing teamEnsuring safe, high-quality patient care deliveryStrengthening integration between AED, CDU, inpatient services, and hospital operations/Integrated Operations CentreSupporting effective discharge planning and patient throughputDriving performance improvement and monitoring key clinical and operational indicatorsSupporting workforce development, staff wellbeing, and clinical capabilityThis role requires strong clinical operational management skills, and the ability to lead within a fast-paced, complex acute care environment.Click here for a position description.About YouSkills and requirements:Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising CertificateSignificant senior nursing experience within an acute hospital settingProven leadership and clinical operational management capabilityStrong understanding of patient flow and discharge processesDemonstrated commitment to quality and safety improvementConfident communicator who builds strong relationships across the organisationStrong collaborative problem solver with an outcome focussed approachA solution-focused approach with the ability to think on your feetExperience within acute medicine, emergency care, or short-stay units will be essentialFor more information about this role, please contact Annemarie Pickering (Nurse Director) on annemp@adhb.govt.nz or Mark Friedericksen (Service Clinical Director) on markfr@adhb.govt.nzFor recruitment related queries, please contact Pieter Erasmus (Recruitment Consultant) on pieter.erasmus@tewhatuora.govt.nzWorking 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply, please click the apply now tab below and submit your application online, attaching your updated CV and Cover Letter.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline.If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.