Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Interventional Radiology & Cardiac Laboratories

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Part Time 0.6 FTE 

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff

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

Interventional Radiology encompasses the Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Laboratories (IRCL) and an associated ward area, known as the Interventional Radiology Unit (IRU). 

The Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) role is a management and clinical leadership role to support the Charge Nurse Manager (CNM). This includes shared responsibility for team and professional development ensuring ever higher levels of safe and competent practice – this includes staff rostering, human resource processes, and annual performance reviews (as delegated). This role requires an organisational understanding, alongside service and specialty knowledge. The ACNM provides leadership and day-to-day clinical coordination to ensure the provision of high quality health care within the service.

The role combines practice and service knowledge with skills that include providing direct patient care as required. Practice development and supporting change implementation is an important aspect of this role. The role will also focus on effective use of resources and ensuring equipment is available for complex cases by liaising with medical product representatives. As a member of the Senior Nursing Team the ACNM will work with the Nurse Educator to contribute to clinical expertise, supporting staff in complex cases for both elective and emergent acute cases with the aim of improving patient outcomes and care

About the Team

We offer an excellent working environment in a small but very supportive team. We are committed to professional growth of our staff and offer ongoing training and development.

About you

This presents a wonderful opportunity for a self-reliant nursing leader who thrives in a quick-paced, ever-changing environment. We are looking for a team-oriented and innovative person with superb interpersonal skills and the ability to make efficient decisions in stressful circumstances.

and be working at Expert level on the PDRP. You will have demonstrated leadership abilities and expert knowledge of both Interventional Radiology & Cardiology procedures plus a commitment to safe and high quality nursing practice.

• Current extensive experience working in an Interventional Radiology / Cardiology practice setting and working at expert level on the PDRP.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills
• Commitment to safe and high quality nursing practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Confidence working independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Hold a relevant Post Graduate qualification
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate

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.