Associate Charge Nurse

Associate Charge Nurse – Ward 29 | Palmerston North
Permanent | 0.8 FTE
Join a supportive and dynamic team in Ward 29, where you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, patient-focused care and supporting nursing excellence.
Benefits

Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
Opportunity to step into a senior nursing leadership role
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Exposure to service leadership, workforce and quality initiatives
Great lifestyle and work-life balance in the Manawatū region
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

We are seeking motivated and experienced Registered Nurses to join Ward 29 as Associate Charge Nurses, offering an excellent opportunity to step into a senior nursing leadership role.

In this role, you will support the Charge Nurse in coordinating the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient and whānau-centred care. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee patient flow, coordinate care delivery, and support staff development.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless service delivery, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives, workforce planning, and maintaining clinical standards.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Registered Nurse with a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate
Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience
Previous leadership or senior nursing experience (desirable)
Strong clinical skills and ability to coordinate care delivery
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
Working towards or achieved advanced PDRP leve
About the Team/Service

Ward 29 is a busy and supportive inpatient service where teamwork, collaboration and high-quality care are central to everything we do.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.