Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Intensive Care Unit
• Permanent, Part-time 72 hour’s per fortnight (0.9FTE)
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

As an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will play a pivotal role in providing senior nursing leadership and operational coordination of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care 24/7. Working closely with ICU Senior Medical Staff and Duty Nurse Managers, you'll oversee the flow of critically ill patients into, within, and out of the ICU—supporting clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportuanity to step into a dynamic leadership role within a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where your expert critical care knowledge and decision-making will directly impact patient outcomes. Shifts are 12 hours and rotate across days and nights, ensuring a strong leadership presence at all times.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our ICU team includes a group of 7 experienced ACNMs who provide around-the-clock management and coordination of care within the unit. You will be part of a collaborative, highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care to some of our most vulnerable patients.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As an ACNM, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in Critical Care nursing, with an approved Expert-level Professional Development & Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio.
• A current New Zealand Nursing Practice certificate
• A post-graduate qualification (minimum of PG Certificate) in Critical Care Nursing.
• Proven leadership and management experience in an ICU or similar high-acuity environment.
• Expert clinical assessment, coordination and decision-making skills.
• A strong commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janet HOw via email on janet.how@hbdhb.govt.nz

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