• Clinical Nurse Manager – Older Person Health Ward 2A, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Fulltime
• This position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our vulnerable patients.
• The benefits of this role include opportunities to:
• Lead and support a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Influence patient care
• Drive service improvement and innovation
• Develop advanced leadership and management skills
• Mentor staff and foster a positive team culture

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

As Clinical Nurse Manager you will play a key role in shaping patient-centred care, improving outcomes, and driving innovation in a dynamic clinical environment.

This role requires strong clinical leadership to manage the daily operations of a busy, complex ward. You will coordinate staffing, oversee patient care, lead multidisciplinary collaboration, and support continuous service improvement. The role requires high levels of resilience and adaptability to manage evolving patient needs, staffing challenges, and unexpected situations – all while maintaining high standards and a positive ward environment.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Ward 2A is a 30-bed unit situated within Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth. The unit focusses on Older Peoples Health Rehabilitation and Stroke services.

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About you

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager with excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a significant clinical foundation, which includes Rehabilitation and Stroke management experience. A motivational leadership style with the ability to build a cohesive team and facilitate service development is essential.

Preferred candidates will have:

·  At least five (5) years of Stroke management and Rehabilitation experience

· Registered Nurse registration with Nursing Council New Zealand with current Annual Practicing Certificate

· Desire to make a difference in our community

· Masters qualification or PG Diploma and working towards Masters

· Current senior PDRP portfolio or expert portfolio and working towards senior.

· Must have leadership experience

· Leadership qualification or commitment to commence leadership qualification within 12 months

· Currently working within the New Zealand health system

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 Sunday 27^th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact - Nicky Lumb [TDHB], nicky.lumb@tdhb.org.nz

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