Charge Nurse Manager, Ward 33 North Medicine
Charge Nurse Manager- Ward 33 North General Medicine
- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Full Time Role (1 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Opportunity
- Monday-Friday
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.
About the role:
Based at Middlemore Hospital, we have an opportunity for a Charge Nurse Manager (CNM) in our 30-bed inpatient General medicine ward, Ward 33 North.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and flexible individual who will help us respond in delivering exceptional and patient-centred care, whilst working collaboratively with the current CNM group across the division.
This pivotal leadership role is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse with a passion for high-quality patient care, team leadership, and operational excellence.
As a Charge Nurse Manager, you will:
- Provide professional and clinical leadership for nursing and ward staff.
- Oversee daily operations, staffing, and patient flow to ensure safe and effective care.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership, clinical directors, and allied health teams.
- Lead quality improvement, workforce development, and service innovation.
- Ensure compliance with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s strategic goals, values, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead clinical nursing standards and promote a whaanau-centered approach.
- Manage performance development, recruitment, and education plans.
- Monitor and improve clinical risk, safety, and quality indicators.
- Maintain effective resource and financial management across the ward.
- Support the delivery of culturally safe and equitable health outcomes for Māori and Pacific communities.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with current APC
- 5+ years acute clinical experience, post registration in a large hospital setting in NZ
- Proven management and/or leadership experience
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement, risk management and resource utilisation
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Join this amazing team by applying online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/. If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
Applications Close: 11 August 2025
Job Number: CMH202515557
