Associate Charge Nurse Manager, Ward 24, Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
1.0FTE position – Monday – Sunday, 8 hour shifts, Associate Charge Nurse Manager
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau District is a progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery, working with New Zealand’s most culturally diverse populations.
Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People (ARHOP) provides specialist inpatient, outpatient services rehabilitation and community based services, the demands for which will continue in the future.
Ward 24 is a 24 bed unit that focuses on assessment and treatment of elderly patients predominantly over 65 from the community, EC or acute services who require inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Ward 24 utilises a multidisciplinary approach to bestow a holistic attitude towards the care and restoration of our elderly patients.Through consultation and discussion with the wider Multidisciplinary team collectively, we have developed models of care and service deliveries that are pertinent to the care and co-ordination our patients in ward 24 that we provide a service to.
We are seeking a motivated nurse leader with sub-acute medical and rehabilitation experience to support and work in partnership with the Charge Nurse to lead our nursing team in Ward 24. You will enjoy the challenges that leading a team brings, by demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, management and team collaboration, providing high quality nursing care and commitment to patient focused outcomes. You will have a passion towards the care of our younger and older adults requiring rehabilitation.
This role requires supporting and assisting the Charge Nurse with day to day coordination and management of the ward, working collaboratively with the Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Director, Nurse Educator, Medical and Allied Health teams.
You will have a “can do” attitude, with the ability to be flexible, adaptable and meet deadlines.
Essential Requirements:
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum of 5 years post registration with demonstrated leadership
- Post Graduate Diploma relevant to Gerontology, Rehabilitation
- Have an expert or proficient PDRP portfolio
- Demonstrated expertise in setting standards and managing practice to achieve standards
- Experience in Medicine, Health of Older People and Adult Rehabilitation Nursing
- Experience in staff management
- Passion for working with adults on a rehabilitation journey
Please apply online or for more information please contact Angela Silafai in the Recruitment Centre on 021 538 658.
Application Number: CMH202413199
Application Closes: 3rd May 2024
