Job Description - Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Acute Surgical Assessment Unit - M18 (WAI28445)
Job NumberWAI28445
Where you'll be working: Waikato Hospital
The details: Permanent Full time or Part Time available
Salary details: NZNO MECA
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.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Ward M18 is a new 26 bed ward taking care of acute surgical patients. In this new model of care our ward will consist of a surgical assessment and review area and short stay ward. We require an ACNM to support staff and coordinate the flow of patients through these areas.
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible nurse with excellent surgical nursing and assessment skills to be part of the management team for this new ward. This is a unique opportunity to help set up a new area for the Hospital. If you have excellent communication skills, are a team player and want a challenge, this could be the perfect position for you.
Please note this position will involve working on a roster covering seven days a week and some afternoon duties.
Key responsibilities of the role: You will be required to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, provide education, and support the implementation of local and national initiatives. You will need to have clinical coordination skills and enabling a safe practice environment. You must have the ability to provide 'hands on' support and clinical leadership with the foresight to anticipate clinical needs, and you will be acutely aware of ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.
The Acute Surgical Assessment Unit, or M18 as we are known by, is a unique short stay surgical ward. We have 16 inpatient acute surgical beds, we also have a 10 bedded surgical assessment unit assessing patients for emergency surgical admission.
Required skills & experience: A current New Zealand annual practicing certificateHave a minimum of 5 years acute surgical nursing experienceBe prepared and able to support and guide junior nurses, as well as students within our Dedicated education unit (DEU)Demonstrate proven coordination skills and the ability to lead a teamDemonstrates highly effective communication and leadership skills to collaborate and communicate with members of the wider hospital staffIs committed to quality serviceDemonstrates experience in embracing change.Be in possession of a minimum Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced NursingHas PDRP at a proficient level or aboveIn turn we offer you a brand new ward with stunning views. The opportunity to lead and contribute to the running of a new surgical area within a supportive team environment. Ongoing leadership educational opportunities.
How to Apply To apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stefanie Bell at ******
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