Clinical Nurse Manager – Te Puna Waiora

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

Permanent, full time

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New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.  Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

The Taranaki District Health Board is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

About the Role

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced senior registered nurse for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager – Te Puna Waiora

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the operational management and coordination of services provided in Te Puna Waiora.  This will include the support and management of nursing and administrative staff to ensure efficient and safe functioning of the department. 

This position has strong working relationships with the Nurse Manager Acute Mental Health & Addictions, Consultant staff, Senior Nursing Staff, Head of Departments, Allied Health, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the provision of high quality care to the patients in Te Puna Waiora. 

The successful candidate will be someone with;

• New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
• A relevant post graduate Qualification
• Sound understanding of the legislation that underpins nursing practice in New Zealand.
• Knowledge of the implications of Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to bi-culturalism.
• Ability to work in a complex changing environment and able to juggle multiple competing priorities.

Preferred candidates will have experience in mental health nursing and preferably previous senior nursing or nurse management experience. They will demonstrate a motivational leadership style and be able to support a cohesive team. 

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager with excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities who is willing to learn, is innovative and patient focused.

About You

The successful candidate will be someone with;

• New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
• A relevant post graduate Qualification
• Sound understanding of the legislation that underpins nursing practice in New Zealand.
• Knowledge of the implications of Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to bi-culturalism.
• Ability to work in a complex changing environment and able to juggle multiple competing priorities.

Preferred candidates will have experience in mental health nursing and preferably previous senior nursing or nurse management experience. They will demonstrate a motivational leadership style and be able to support a cohesive team. 

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager with excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities who is willing to learn, is innovative and patient focused.

Please click here to view the job description.

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For further information, please contact Leonie Fowler on Email: leonie.fowler@tdhb.org.nz

Closing date for applications is 23 February 2023.