Permanent – 1.0 FTE
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
Join Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Are you a dynamic nursing leader with vision, drive, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care? Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the integration of two existing wards into a newly established 36 – 40 beds medical ward. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-performing team, while ensuring operational safety and evidence-based practices.
In this senior role, you will manage a team of skilled and dedicated professions who excel in patient care and actively support the development of students and new graduate nurses. You will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, resilience, and a culture of excellence within the team while ensuring operational safety and evidence-based practices.
This role provides the opportunity to shape a newly integrated ward, lead a team to achieve excellence, and create a positive and efficient workplace culture. We are offering a permanent full-time position working 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).
Preferred candidates will bring inspiration, empowerment, and innovation to this role. Key attributes include:
Proven experience as a Nurse Coordinator, Leader, or Manager.
Exceptional communication skills to effectively support patients, whanau, and staff.
Strong relationship-building abilities with internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to fostering individual team member' growth and encouraging collaboration.
Passion for developing others and creating a cohesive, high-performing team.
A focus on operational safety and evidence-based care, partnering with patients and whanau to achieve their health goals.
Change management experience to refine and enhance the model of care (preferred).
Solid understanding of business ethics and leadership principles.
Knowledge of Tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Kaupapa Maori principles, with a commitment to implementing Te Toi Ahorangi strategy.
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
In-house professional development
Flexible working practices (e.g., We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Discounts (with local businesses)
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means 'the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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