Associate Clinical Nurse Manager – Emergency DepartmentNursing Leadership opportunity Waipapa - Christchurch Hospital12 months fixed term parental leave cover 0.875 FTEPermanent position 0.75 to 0.875 FTERostered rotating shifts Monday to SundayHealth 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 RoleThe Christchurch Emergency Department currently has opportunities in nursing leadership.Our Associate Clinical Nurse Manager's (ACNM) support the Nurse Manager and are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Emergency Department. The role will see you lead a team of up to 45 nursing staff on a shift-by-shift basis and be the liaison between the department and users of the service. In addition, you will also lead a group of up to 25 nurses and hospital aides providing them with professional guidance and support. As a senior nurse within the department, you will lead clinical projects and hold departmental portfolios.About the ServiceChristchurch Emergency Department (ED) is the largest ED in the South Island, seeing more than 137,000 patients per year and covering a population catchment area of over 600,000. It is a tier 6 level ED. We have a strong supportive multidisciplinary team which currently includes Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists on the NP pathway.About YouWe are looking for Registered Nurses who have advanced knowledge, clinical skills, and previous experience in leadership. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to engage with people at all levels.You will have at least four years validated clinical expertise in emergency nursing and hold a Post Graduate qualification relevant to the role.Proven ability in managing both clinical and non-clinical crisis situations.Demonstrate the ability to manage fluctuating workloads in a busy, pressured environment.Demonstrates a commitment to staff development and research-based practice.Have the vision and ability to accommodate change.Commitment to ongoing involvement in quality improvement projects/initiatives.Have quick and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and excellent management of complex situations.Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 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 people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard 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.How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila Gopal at ******/Part Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
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