Charge Nurse Manager - Intellectual Disability ServicesHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Dunedin, South IslandNursing Leadership Opportunity in Mental Health, DunedinPermanent 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)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 RoleThe Charge Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of the Intellectual Disability services including clinical leadership and co-ordination, operational functions, quality and financial performance, human resource management, quality and risk management, and quality, clinical pathway development and other service delivery improvements within the ward/unit/service.Working in partnership with clinical and other staff, the Charge Nurse Manager will contribute to strategic and operational management in a way that is consistent with the organisation's vision and values.About the Team/Service/ LocationTe 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.About youOur ideal candidate will have:A current Registered Nursing APCStrong clinical leadership and management skills and experienceProven experience working within the Mental Health sectorPost graduate diploma in a relevant fieldAdvanced communication techniques including conflict resolution, diffusion and mediation skillsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and innovativeA clear understanding of the principles underpinning mental health and addiction assessment and treatmentCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience 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 ZealandHealth 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 people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are 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 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 RangeThis role belongs to the expired Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Grade 4 Step 1 ($126,124) p.a. pro-rata and Step 3 ($138,057) p.a. pro-rata of the Senior Designated Nurse Salary Scale.How to ApplyTo 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 28 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******.
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