Associate Charge Nurse Managers - Te Awakura - West Inpatient Unit

Christchurch
Permanent
Full-time

6 hours ago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
1x Full-time, permanent 0.94 FTE position
1x Full-time, fixed term 0.94FTE position until 1st March 2026
Clinical leadership roles for experienced registered nurses in Mental Health, with current APC
Must either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification

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 RoleTe Awakura is a 64-bed adult acute inpatient unit that provides 24-hour care for consumers with mental illness. Our model of care focuses on integrated multidisciplinary teams, providing excellent care for consumers in the least restrictive manner. There are four wards that form Te Awakura: North, East, South and West.Currently we have 2x ACNM vacancies in the West unit, comprising of 16 beds. The teams on these units work closely with the outpatient teams and other community services. Te Awakura is made up of passionate clinicians who always work in the patients - best interests. We have a supportive team culture and encourage opportunities for growth and development.From time to time, our senior nurses are required to work in other wards within AIG, this can be for extended periods of time.

1x Full-time, permanent 0.94FTE position
1x Full-time, fixed term, 0.94FTE covering an internal secondment until 1st March 2026

Please advise in your cover letter which role you are applying for.About youIn this professional and clinical leadership role, you will effectively contribute to the ongoing development of nursing practice and the professional nursing workforce within the service. The role has a function that is both clinical and operational, therefore you will have excellent clinical credibility as well as an ability to ensure the operational objectives are carried out in line with the CDHB vision.

You will provide specific, ward-based nursing leadership and clinical support on morning and afternoon shifts. You will promote a high standard of consistent professional nursing practice that is contemporary, and patient focused.
With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at developing and extending nursing practice, assisting with performance appraisals, auditing, quality improvement and providing overall clinical expertise and mentorship within the team, to enable them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.
As a positive role model, you will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and have the ability to build successful relationships within the service.
Working collaboratively with the Charge Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and nursing staff you will strive to ensure the overall provision of quality nursing care for our service users.
You will either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification.
Have CNM delegation and covering CNM role in their absence
Progress to covering DNM and CTC when sufficient experience has been gained in the ACNM role
Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with Mental Health Scope and current APC.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Friday 19th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt atWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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