Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Medical Surgical Ward

Job details
Job type
Part-time
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Shift work
 
Location
Masterton, Wellington
 
Full job description
Wairarapa Hospital:

Permanent: Part-time

NZNO MECA and dependant on experience

Expressions of Interest from current employees of Health New Zealand

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 Role

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys a fast-paced acute environment? Do you take pride in supporting a team to deliver the best possible clinical care and do you demonstrate flexibility and have a collaborative, solution focused approach? If so, this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

This important role provides support to the Charge Nurse Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day clinical coordination of the nursing team to ensure the provision of high-quality health care for patients. This position enables an effective practice environment through providing clinical and professional nursing leadership, coaching and supervision as required. The ACNM also has ongoing delegated responsibility for aspects of the CNM role.

As the ACNM you will be required to work rostered and rotating shifts including afternoon and morning shifts, weekends and public holidays. We have two part-time positions working 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE).

About the Team/Service/ Location

The MSW team works across a 38-bed unit at Wairarapa Hospital and has strong links with other inpatient services including the Emergency Department and High Dependency Unit, and the Perioperative and Rehabilitation services.

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About you

You will have a sound knowledge of clinical nursing practice and acute care. You will have a strong patient centred approach, superb communication skills and the ability to form strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across a range of settings.

Registered Nurse qualification including registration with the Nursing Council of NZ
Relevant post graduate qualification or working towards
Achievement of proficient or expert/leadership level on the PDRP
Previous experience in a senior nursing role and leadership experience in healthcare is advantageous
Previous experience in a medical and / or surgical setting (leadership and / or clinical) is advantageous
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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11.5+pm, Tuesday 15 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Charge Nurse Manager Kudzie Hove Kudzie.Hove@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

 
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