Associate Charge Nurse Manager, Regional Heart & Lung Unit

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: 0.5 FTE, Permanent part time position

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 

This is a pivotal senior nursing role based in the Wellington Regional Heart and Lung Unit (Ward 6 South). This ward combines the Cardiothoracic Department and Cardiology Services. We have 40 beds, including step-down unit beds for post-operative patients and acute coronary care beds.

This role is for an Associate Charge Nurse Manager. Your focus is to support the Charge Nurse Manager in the implementation of organisational initiatives and day-to-day management of all nursing areas (people, process, and physical resources) to ensure a safe patient journey. 

Your experience in cardiology and cardiothoracic nursing at an experienced level, as well as evidence of post-graduate study will be essential to support change implementation and contribute towards the strategic direction for the unit. You will be providing clinical leadership and professional development opportunities to the team, ensuring increased levels of safe and competent practice. The salary range for this role is NZNO MECA Grade 2, Designated Senior Nurse scale - based on skills and experience (pro rata). 

About the Team 

Ward 6 South is a busy cardiac unit that provides tertiary cardiac services for the central NZ region.  The nursing team cares for patients across both cardiology and cardiothoracic specialties.  You will be supported by a committed and focused nursing management team incorporating a Charge Nurse Manager, Associate Charge Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Educators.

About you 

You will be an action oriented person who pushes towards the delivery of the highest quality care for the patient/client/whanau and someone who is proactive in advocating for professional and organisational initiatives. You will have previous senior nurse and clinical coordination experience and have a proven team ethic. 

You will have significant nursing experience and knowledge, including clinical knowledge of cardiac nursing.  You will demonstrate evidence of post-graduate study and be at least proficient on the PDRP.  You also need to be registered with the Nursing Council of NZ as a Registered Nurse, and have a Bachelor of Nursing (or relevant qualification).

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 by 6th July 2025. 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.