Charge Nurse Manager Nelson ED and MAPU 1.0 FTE permanent

• Charge Nurse Manager – Emergency Department & Medical Admission and Planning Unit, Nelson Hospital
• Take the next step in your health career
• Leadership opportunity
• An exciting opportunity to influence and drive change for the future

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 seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to join our inter-professional team, based at Nelson Hospital, in our Emergency Department & Medical Admission and Planning unit.

Working in partnership with Service Managers and Clinical Directors you will be responsible for patient-centred, safe, efficient and effective service delivery within your areas of responsibility. 

This position is permanent, full time, reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing / Operations Manager, Nelson Hospital with a professional line to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We provide a supportive and nurturing workplace to assist staff to meet the challenges of this demanding area, at the frontline of the acute health care service. 

At Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) we believe that nursing is at the heart of delivering quality, individualised care. Our nursing practice is focussed on encouraging innovation, collaboration and professional excellence to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients and their family and whānau.

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About you

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and culturally competent nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise and proven leadership experience.  Of particular focus will be family-centered, culturally appropriate and safe care delivery, along with a strong focus on workforce management and quality improvement. 

You will have a strong record of transformational leadership, clinical mentorship, effective change management and a commitment to excellence in patient care. You will be part of an effective senior nursing team developing and leading models of care, process, policy and guidelines relating to this patient group.

You will bring:

• Commitment to patient-centred care and service delivery
• Expert senior nursing leadership experience and skills
• Ability to function at a high level in the contemporary New Zealand health environment
• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration as a Registered Nurse
• Post graduate qualifications in leadership, or management relevant to the required scope of practice for a CNM
• Flexibility and rigour in critical clinical analysis
• Evidence based decision making.

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 09.07.25. 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, 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.