Associate Charge Nurse Manager - MCC Nursing

• Meade Clinical Centre – Outpatient Clinics, Waikato Hospital
• Permanent – Full Time

Advance your knowledge & experience in nursing leadership for positive outpatient experiences.

Meade Clinical Centre offers attractive hours of work and a supportive team environment, where there is opportunity to influence nursing practice and improve health outcomes for people across our Waikato District & Te Manawa Taki region.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Meade Clinical Centre – outpatient, nursing team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to lead with integrity, who is committed to quality and patient focused care and a strong commitment equity in healthcare. This dynamic role requires the successful person to communicate and coordinate the provision of outpatient clinics across many specialties and areas while keeping people at heart.

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About the Team/Service

Meade Clinical Centre (MCC) is comprised of a diverse range of specialty outpatient clinics for a wide age range from infant through to adults with acute and long-term conditions. Our large nursing team of experienced nurses are span three levels of the MCC facility and support up to 950 patients per day. We facilitate a number of nurses led clinics including infusions & transfusions. What’s more, optimise effective running of specialist clinics with assessments, health promotion, patient education and coordination of investigations & minor procedures. It is imperative our MCC team is flexible and responsive to speciality services need to meet key health targets.

About Waikato

The Waikato region is a dynamic mix of stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a variety of experiences for every age. Whether you're catching epic surf, discovering breathtaking underground wonders, or immersing yourself in the magic of a famous movie landscape, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

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About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

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About you
As a Registered Nurse, you will have a commitment to delivering patient and whanau focused care with a commitment to quality and patient safety. Key requirements for this role are:

• Someone who places “People at Heart” with commitment to delivering whanau focused service.
• Has excellent time management.
• Exhibits effective communication.
• Has a caring and supportive attitude.
• Demonstrates prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Have a willingness to learn new clinical skills and work in clinics if required.
• Demonstrates varied clinical experience and a minimum of 5 year’s post registration experience within a New Zealand hospital/acute care setting.
• Achieved expert level of practice on the PDRP or equivalent.
• Has been involved with change management, clinical audits and quality initiatives.
• Completed a post-graduate certificate and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

If you hold a current annual practicing certificate with these attributes and a current work permit, we look forward to receiving your application.

Working at Health New Zealand

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 30 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.