Associate Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

• Tauranga Hospital + Free onsite parking
• Fixed-term – 12 months – 0.8 FTE, commencing in February 2025
• 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.

HE KORERO MŌU - ABOUT YOU

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager. If you possess a positive and can-do attitude, significant clinical experience in Emergency Care Nursing, evidence of development and ongoing maintenance of a professional portfolio (preferably at an expert level), and previous or current leadership experience, we want to hear from you.

The preferred candidates will have:

• Emergency Department and/or acute care nursing experience.
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A desire to make a difference to our community
• ‘Can do’ attitude
• A commitment to ongoing education to support excellence in emergency nursing.

MŌ TĀTOU – ABOUT US

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 Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4500 staff.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated senior nurse to join our established Associate Clinical Nurse Manager Team (ACNM) here in the Emergency Department at Tauranga Hospital. The role will be for a fixed term period of 12 months.
Our ACNM team has responsibility to encourage, support, develop and coach the ED nursing team, provide leadership and contribute to the day-to-day control of the department.
You will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Manager to take forward organisational objectives and ensure departmental standards are met. There is a significant commitment to working after hours, weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to our nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Assist in the coordination and management of daily operations within the Emergency Care department.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Mentor and coach staff members to promote professional development and growth.