Associate Clinical Nurse Manager – Emergency Department

• Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Permanent Part Time Role
• Senior Nursing Opportunity
• Rostered Shifts

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.

Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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. 

The Role:

The Emergency Department at Middlemore Hospital provides acute emergency services to around 130,000 adult and paediatric presentations per year and is one of the busiest in Australasia. Middlemore Hospital is situated in a lower socio-economic area and serves a culturally diverse, high need population with high acuity presentations.

We are looking for an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) to join the Emergency Department nursing leadership team!

In this fast-paced environment, as the ACNM you will need excellent innovation, interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to be a well organised team player who will contribute to a working environment where people feel supported and valued. We are seeking a star performer who thrives on seeking solutions consistent with the organisation, service, and nursing strategies. You will need to have a commitment to continuous quality improvement and have the energy to strive for a very high standard of patient care that supports best patient outcomes.

Some of the essential work you will be doing:

• Provide exceptional professional and clinical nursing leadership
• Promote excellence in best practice, and safe, high-quality patient and whaanau centred care, resulting in a great patient experience
• Continue to coach, mentor, and develop the ED Nursing team, supporting, and enabling nurses to work to their top of scope
• Support and enable the ED department to meet key performance indicators

If this describes you and your commitment to quality patient care and safety, please apply immediately.

About You:

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 5+ years recent clinical experience in NZ, preferably as an ED nurse
• Demonstrated expertise in setting standards and managing excellence in practice
• Relevant Postgraduate qualification completed or enrolled and working towards one

Preference will be given to those candidates that have demonstrated an interest in advanced practice and leadership roles in an acute setting.

Be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in emergency care! Apply online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Amon Iva in the Recruitment Team on 09 276 0044 ext 53461.

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

Job Number: CMH202514933

Application Closes: 30 March 2025