New Zealand Government – Dunedin, South IslandSalary band - $116,000 - $127,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwisaverPermanent, 0.9 FTE vacancyBe part of our new direction of Critical Care deliveryReporting to the Charge Nurse Manager of Te Puna Wai Ora, this role fosters a culture within the unit that continues to strive for excellence in clinical services and focuses on patient centred care.Mo te turanga - About the roleOur multi-disciplinary team provides care across the whole life spectrum including the following:Paediatric and obstetric patientsThose requiring cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, and complex medical OR trauma care, including renal replacementA retrieval service utilising helicopter and fixed wing flightsKey accountabilities of this role include the following:Strategic leadershipStaff educationDevelopment and recruitmentFinancial managementProduction planningQuality and risk managementOperationally, you will turn your hand to supervision, mentoring, and developing relationships through close liaison with other services both internal and external.Minimum Requirements:Current NZ APC and relevant post graduate qualificationsA Senior Registered Nurse with significant Critical Care experienceYou will bring a clear focused vision; strive for contemporary practice, and be 'firm, but fair' with the ability to inspire staff, being their advocate when neededProven success in nursing leadership will be complemented by your knowledge of, and experience in, clinical quality, safety, and best practiceAdditional Benefits:Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly communityContinuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceAccess to staff fitness facilities and banking offersAccess to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)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 take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. 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.Utu whanui - Salary rangeThis role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($116,040 p.a) and Step 3 ($127,674 p.a pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse scale Grade 2.Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.For further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature at ****** the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)To applyWe only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: