Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Gastroenterology at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago Salary band $116,040 to $127,674 and Kiwisaver
0.6FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
Fixed term secondment cover until June 2025
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
Our service vision is to be a centre of clinical care and customer service excellence. The service has a strong focus on customer service, and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork.
Coordinate resources to meet identified needs of patients and staff
Manage staff and patient flows on a shift-by-shift basis, both across the department and between wards
Provide clinical leadership
Establish and maintain a high standard of patient-focused care
Contribute to the department's risk minimisation activities and service activities
Role model and provide staff with clinical educational support
About you
A current NZ APC and relevant postgraduate qualifications
A Senior Registered Nurse with significant experience
You 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 needed
Proven success in nursing leadership complemented by your knowledge of, and experience in, clinical quality, safety, and best practice
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities
Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the DSN Pay Scale, between $116,040 and $127,674 p.a pro rata dependent on relevant experience.
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
Occupational health assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
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