Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Dunedin, South Island
Salary Band – $116,000 - $127,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver
Permanent, 0.9 FTE Vacancy
Be part of our new direction of Critical Care delivery
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Reporting 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 role
Our multi-disciplinary team provides care across the whole life spectrum including:
Paediatric and obstetric patients
Those requiring cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, and complex medical or trauma care, including renal replacement
A retrieval service utilising helicopter and fixed wing flights
Key accountabilities of this role include:
Strategic leadership
Staff education
Development and recruitment
Financial management
Production planning
Quality and risk management
Supervision, mentoring, and developing relationships through close liaison with other services both internal and external
Minimum requirements include:
Current NZ APC and relevant post graduate qualifications
A Senior Registered Nurse with significant Critical Care experience
A clear focused vision; striving for contemporary practice, being 'firm, but fair,' with the ability to inspire staff
Proven success in nursing leadership complemented by knowledge of clinical quality, safety, and best practice
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 range
This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($116,040 p.a) and Step 3 ($127,674 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Nurse scale Grade 2.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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