Christchurch Hospital
Mo te Turanga | About the Role
We are seeking a Ward Manager - West to join our Patient Services team at Christchurch Hospital.
As the Ward Manager, you will be responsible for guiding the day-to-day running of the West Ward within Southern Cross – Christchurch Hospital, reporting to the Patient Services Manager. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring professional leadership and clinical expertise in the delivery of surgical ward nursing, including complex patient care.
The successful candidate will role model the highest standards of patient care and safety, overseeing the day-to-day operational management and leadership of the ward. You will manage nursing resources across the service to meet workload demands, ensuring efficient safe staffing ratios and skill mix. A key aspect of this role is to act as an expert resource to others.
This role will also be responsible for encouraging and influencing a collaborative and positive collegial team culture, maintaining strong relationships with medical specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care expectations are exceeded.
This role is 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) with shifts to be negotiated based on service delivery.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role (i.e., Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Duty Leader)
Proven leadership experience and ability in operational management within a surgical hospital setting
Proven ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team
Registered Nurse in NZ with current practicing certificate
PDRP Level 4 (Expert), or working towards
A tertiary qualification in nursing management, or related discipline would be desirable
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
A kind and positive attitude
Nga mea ka taea e matou te tuku I a koe | What We Can Offer You:
Competitive remuneration package
Fully funded health insurance
Christmas and New Year breaks
Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP
A positive culture where kindness and high performance are valued
Opportunities for development and career progression
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Our strong 'for purpose' organisational ethos means we don't merely think in financial quarters; we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at ****** for a confidential conversation.
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