Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Cancer and Renal Inpatient Services
WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT TE WHATU ORA EMPLOYEES.
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital or Hutt Hospital
Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join our clinical leadership team on Ward 5 North (Oncology, Haematology and Renal), Wellington Regional Hospital as Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM). It is a fixed term role untill July 2027.
The successful candidate will be working closely with Charge Nurse Manager and other senior Nurses in providing clinical leadership within the ward.
As one of our Associate Charge Nurse Managers, you will provide support to the senior nursing team by extending the presence of clinical leadership and being responsible for delivering safe outcomes for all nursing services within 5 North on AM and PM shifts Monday till Sunday .It is important to have an organisational focus and understanding, alongside service and speciality knowledge and expert nursing knowledge. It is vital that you can work well in a team as we value your contribution towards innovation, taking responsibility for you own professional development and working as part of a team with all that this encompasses.
As ACNM on Ward 5 North you will be provided with the opportunity to advance on the Professional Development and Recognition Program. Support will be provided in the form of study leave and a supportive leadership team who will endeavour to help you to plan a professional development pathway to suit your career goals and personal circumstances.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Ward 5 north provides inpatient services for medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology and renal specialities. We are a 40 bed inpatient ward with close links to the Cancer day ward, radiation therapy and the inpatient haemodialysis units providing a range of specialist services including but not limited to chemotherapy delivery, apheresis, Peritoneal Dialysis and stem cell transplantation and renal transplant.
About you
- At least 2 years post-graduate experience in renal, oncology or haematology specialities
- NZ Nursing experience or comparable health system
- On a Proficient or Expert PDRP level
- Ability to work in a team and sound knowledge of the principles of Direction and Delegation
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Valid and current NZ work permit
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Fixed Term/Part Time
Job no: NM194-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026