Charge Nurse Manager - Wellington Emergency Department

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term 1.0 FTE

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 new role, fixed term for 12 months, that will provide operational and clinical leadership within the Emergency Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care. This role bridges strategic direction from the Nurse Manager with operational execution by Associate Charge Nurse Managers (ACNMs), supporting patient flow, staff wellbeing, and compliance with quality standards.

About the Team/Service Location

The Te Pae Tiaki |Wellington Emergency Department is a dynamic and diverse teams who work closely together in a strong collegial environment.  We have a strong focus on a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.

We are a mixed adult-paediatric department (20% children) with around 65,000 annual presentations and an admission rate of 40%. Wellington is also the regional tertiary and trauma centre and is supported in-house by most specialties. We have a 16 bed ED Observation Unit, a fully functional Minor Care Zone (Rohe Kākāriki) and a separate Paediatric zone (Rohe Tamariki).

About you

We are looking for someone that:

• Holds a current APC
• Has relevant experience in nursing management and leadership
• Has relevant emergency nursing experience
• Has excellent skills working in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Has an enthusiastic team-based approach

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.