Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Neonatal Care Unit
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager – Neonatal Care Unit
- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Role (0.9 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Opportunity
- Rostered Shifts
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
Kidz First Neonatal Unit (NNU) provides intensive care (Level III) and Special Care (Level II) services and offers a seamless continuum of care to pre-term infants and their whaanau.
The unit works in a Partnership Model with parents and whaanau at the heart of care delivery by utilising the concepts of both Te Whare Tapa Wha and Fonofale models of practice. We endorse and support teaching in the unit that is evidence-based and are committed to the provision of professional development.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical leadership skills to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
As an ACNM, you’ll play a pivotal role in clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to neonates and their whaanau. You will support and guide nursing and support staff, manage resources, and ensure clinical best practice is upheld in a busy and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support nursing staff across levels 2 and 3 neonatal care
- Deliver expert clinical guidance and family/whaanau-centred care
- Coordinate daily staffing, resource allocation, and unit admissions/discharges
- Participate in staff education, mentorship, and performance review
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and policy development
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and regional networks to ensure continuity of care
- Support workforce planning and service development in line with HNZ Counites Manukau goals
If this describes you and your unfailing commitment to quality patient care and safety, please apply immediately.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 5+ years recent neonatal nursing experience in NZ
- Demonstrated expertise in setting standards and managing excellence in practice
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification completed or enrolled and working towards one
- Functioning at a proficient or expert level of practice on the PDRP
Be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in emergency care! Apply online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515009
Application Closes: 30 April 2025
