Charge Nurse Manager Flow NM 1FTE perm

• Charge Nurse Manager – Patient Flow and Inter Hospital Transport
• Permanent, full time
• Opportunity to lead a district-wide team delivering critical health services 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a positive, adaptable, and solution-focused Charge Nurse Manager to take on a key operational and nursing leadership role across Nelson and Wairau Hospital and Specialist Services.

This is a full-time Monday to Friday position typically working between 0700 and 1700.  Some flexibility may be required to meet service needs. The role is based in Nelson with some travel to Wairau.

This role offers the opportunity to focus on capacity and patient flow, to support nursing excellence, and to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care across the district.

About the Team/Service

The CNM leads the Duty Nurse Manager teams, Variance Response teams, and the Inter Hospital Transport team. This role requires:

• Decision making in a complex dynamic environment: the CNM must make timely, informed decisions based on evolving clinical situations, using advanced assessment skills, sound clinical judgement, and consideration of patient/whanau needs and the broader system context.
• Resource Optimisation:  The CNM is accountable for allocating resources effectively to enhance patient experience and meet health system targets.
• Leadership and communication:  The CNM is an excellent communicator who fosters a positive team culture, enabling individuals to perform at their best and contribute to high quality care delivery.

About you

• You will bring a depth of clinical knowledge and leadership experience to navigate the complex healthcare environment.
• Proactively seek opportunities for improvement, driving positive change.
• Embrace new ideas and approaches to enhance care delivery, supporting acute and planned care delivery.
• Capability to integrate digital solutions
• Committed to excellence in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure, adapting to challenges with confidence.
• Build trust through clear, respectful and effective communication across all levels of the organisation. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 26.10.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Sharon Scott Associate Director of Nursing & Operations Manager, Nelson Hospital on Sharon.Scott@nmdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.