Our Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand 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.
The Opportunity
A Duty Nurse Manager is a nurse with experience working clinically and managerially at a senior level, with strong leadership qualities.
The successful applicant will undertake senior clinical nursing functions such as supporting staff to care for deteriorating patients across the hospital, attending MET calls, and responding to escalation alerts through the VRM warning system.
In addition, they will develop their knowledge of the operational management of the hospital covering hospital bed management, staff management, and patient flow.
This is a permanent 0.8 FTE role working rostered and rotating through all shifts and through both clinical and operational roles.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
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 that 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.
Benefits
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.
MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.
Most positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
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