Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic

• Associate Charge Nurse Manager – Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic (AAC) and the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU )
• Theatre and Perioperative Services, 80 Hours per Fortnight
• Elevate your nursing leadership career within Theatre and Perioperative Services

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

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join us as an Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM), supporting both the Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic (AAC) and the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). 

The Roles & Departments
In this dual-focus leadership position, you will oversee clinical excellence across two vital stages of the patient journey: 

• PACU: Support a high-acuity team providing intensive monitoring and specialized care for patients recovering from local, regional, and general anaesthesia. 
• AAC: Lead a specialist team ensuring planned surgery patients are triaged, assessed, and optimised for safe anaesthesia.
• Workforce Leadership: Managing staff development, mentoring, and resource allocation.
• Clinical Quality: Promoting quality improvement initiatives and maintaining exceptional standards of practice.
• Operational Management: Coordinating daily workloads to ensure seamless patient flow and safety.
• Innovation: Bringing your vision to life by shaping this role into a spectacular and unique leadership pillar within the department. 

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About the Team/Service

What We Offer

• A comprehensive orientation and tailored induction.
• Access to dedicated management and leadership educational pathways. 

About you

Skills & Experience Required:

• Registration: Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of acute surgical care experience.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop clinical teams.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate complex clinical environments. 
• Post Graduate certificate.

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 9 February 2026 . 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.