Duty Nurse Manager - Christchurch Hospital

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

• Part time 0.5FTE fixed term covering parental leave to May 2025 (Potential for an additional 0.2FTE on further discussion)
• Senior RN with extensive nursing experience either clinically or in a relevant senior nursing role
• Autonomous role responsible for the co-ordination and management of patient flow processes for Christchurch Hospital

KO WAI KOE | ABOUT YOU

This role is at times is both challenging and demanding, plus at the same time is rewarding and never dull! Therefore, we are looking for someone who is collaborative by working alongside and in partnership with the senior nursing team, wider nursing colleagues and external DHB’s/providers to provide an optimum service delivery for all users.

You will have:

• Broad “acute” clinical experience and excellent collaborative skills that will enable you to communicate effectively across all disciplines and occupational groups.
• Extensive nursing experience either clinically or in a relevant senior nursing role.
• Expert clinical nursing knowledge with demonstrated leadership ability and sound people management skills.
• A solution focused approach to your work with the ability to problem solve and think on your feet.
• A NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

MŌ MĀTOU – ABOUT US

Te Poari Hauora o Waitaha (Canterbury District Health Board) is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing “the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place.” We plan, fund, and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.
We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It’s about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.
We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people to the Canterbury DHB. There has been no better time to join us, it’s all happening here.

Post graduate experience in leadership and management and/or experience in nursing leadership is a definite advantage but all applicants will be considered based on the applicants’ career experience, and desire for a senior leadership position.

• Proposed Start Date: 21/06/2024
• End Date of Fixed Term: 12/05/202

We are seeking an experienced senior Registered Nurse with a passion to join our Senior Nursing Team as a Duty Nurse Manager on a fixed term basis within Nursing Support Services.
The Nursing Support Team provides cover to all clinical areas, including medical, surgical, paediatrics, women’s health, and emergency care at Christchurch Hospital.
In this role you will work autonomously and be responsible for the co-ordination and management of patient flow processes for Christchurch Hospital: weekdays, after hours, weekends and Public Holidays. You will demonstrate a wide-ranging career expertise and a pragmatic, organised approach with an obvious passion to multitask and make sound decisions on the go. These skills will be key to your success in this interesting, challenging, and varied role. With opportunities to learn and develop your own skills, you can help us build on our reputation for excellent service delivery.

Post graduate experience in leadership and management and/or experience in nursing leadership is a definite advantage but all applicants will be considered based on the applicants’ career experience, and desire for a senior leadership position.

• Proposed Start Date: 21/06/2024
• End Date of Fixed Term: 12/05/2025