Charge Nurse Manager (2nd in Charge) - Te Puna Wai Ora - Southern Critical Care

Charge Nurse Manager (2nd in Charge)

Te Puna Wai Ora – Southern Critical Care Unit

Salary Band – $126,000 - $138,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight
• Permanent vacancy

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

The Charge Nurse Manager (Second in Charge) position works collaboratively alongside our Charge Nurse Manager as part of a dual leadership model that has been working successfully within the Te Puna Wai Ora unit for several years.

We have an opportunity for an experienced critical care nurse to step into a senior nursing leadership position.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the unit in collaboration with the Charge Nurse Manager,
• Provide much needed consistency and support to our team.
• Report to the Charge Nurse Manager and be supported by the Associate Charge Nurses,
• Envelope into a key part of the leadership group,
• Empower, support and develop our nursing team towards the provision of top-quality care for our community.
• Collaborate with and ensure the Charge Nurse Manager can fulfil the strategic aspects of their role,
• Ensure our patients and their families are treated with the utmost care.
• Step up and provide cover for the Charge Nurse Manager for periods of leave.
• Challenge yourself in a next step role,
• Monday to Friday and is paid at Grade 4 on the NZNO Senior Nursing scale.

For a full picture of duties, responsibilities, and person specifications, please refer to the position description.

View Position Description

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

• Senior Registered Nurse with a current NZ APC,
• Significant Critical Care experience,
• Hold relevant post graduate qualifications in Critical Care,
• Sound professional judgement,
• Strong leadership skills with clear commitment to high quality care and the development of the Service. 

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.  

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Nurse Pay Scale Grade 5, between $126,124 and $138,057 p.a dependant on relevant experience.
 

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 4 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.