OPAL Unit Associate Charge Nurse (1.00 FTE for 12 months) We are looking for dynamic nurses to join our senior team as Associate Charge Nurses (ACN) in the OPAL Unit. We are increasing our OPAL Unit Associate Charge Nurse (ACN) team to pilot a morning duty ACN role for a 12 month period, to work alongside and in partnership with the CN role each Monday to Friday to support and drive patient flow and contribute to effective quality of care, day to day coordination and clinical leadership within and on behalf of OPAL Secondment arrangements for this 12-month temporary position can be considered. For more questions, please contact Associate Director of Nursing Denise White 027 499 9038. Nurses with proven leadership ability are encouraged to apply. Key deliverables of this role include, but are not limited to: Lead and facilitate effective patient flow, complex admission and discharge arrangements. Lead and facilitate effective bed management and coordination. Coordinate resources to meet identified needs of patients and staff. Promote and facilitate quality care and equity of outcomes. Promote and facilitate risk minimization activities. Role model expert nursing clinical practice in the care and management of patients, mentor staff to ensure high standards of care Maintain a safe clinical and operational environment. Lead and co-ordinate the patient care team by providing supervision, clinical leadership to support to promote patient focused care within the allocated resources. Maintain clinical portfolios as allocated by the Charge Nurse Experience as a shift leader within a ward setting, and recognised by colleagues as a high functioning leader. Minimum of three years recent and relevant clinical experience Relevant academic qualifications/commitment to post graduate level study Current Proficient Level Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio and evidence of working towards expert level PDRP. Proven ability in Trendcare, MIYA and WebPas use; has the ability to support staff with same. Computer literacy at intermediate level. Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities. Come and join us Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori 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. • An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged • A professional and supportive culture and team setting • Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options • Tailored wellness programmes How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
