Associate Charge Nurse Manager - ICCU, Nelson
Intensive Coronary Care Unit, Nelson Hospital
- Career development opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse with expertise in intensive care nursing
- Fixed-term, full-time position, 80 hours per/fortnight (1.0 FTE), for up to 12 months
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.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
We are looking for a senior Registered Nurse, to support the Charge Nurse Manager of our Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) at Nelson Hospital. Our ICCU is a 9-bed closed unit which provides acute and elective care across multiple specialties and across the lifespan.
The Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) will be responsible for daily coordination of the unit in partnership with the dedicated multidisciplinary team. They will provide clinical leadership for staff, assist with coaching and supervision, and will also provide direct patient care. The ACNM will have delegated responsibility for aspects of the CNM role such as rostering and performance management. The ACNM will be the lead nurse for the hospital wide, nurse-led Patient at Risk (PAR) service and provide operational management for this team.
This position reports to the ICCU CNM. Shifts will be rostered 8 hourly shifts, working predominantly between 0700 - 2000, Monday to Friday. There will be some flexibility required with hours, with occasional weekend or night shifts.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be a highly organised, motivated and adaptable individual with a strong team focus. Additionally, you will have a sound appreciation of the details involved in managing staff and coordinating facilities and resources in a sometimes pressured environment. We expect a composed manner and strong relational skills, both necessary attributes in a busy and sometimes reactive environment.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson's and Marlborough's largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)
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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work, and we need a great team to help us deliver.
Nelson is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.
For role specific information please contact Sharon Scott - Associate Director of Nursing and Operations Manager, Nelson Hospital at Sharon.Scott@nmdhb.govt.nz
Apply now, it's easy. Please fill in our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
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Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday, 12 May 2024.
Health NZ l Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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