Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Manukau Health Park, Permanent Full Time Position
- Senior Nursing Role
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:
Are you a senior nurse with a passion for clinical leadership, staff support, and improving surgical outcomes? We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) to join our dedicated team at Manukau Health Park (MHP), where you’ll play a key role in ensuring quality, patient-focused care within the perioperative department.
The ACNM role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the coordination and clinical oversight of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at MHP. You’ll support a nursing team of 32 FTE, coordinate patient flow through a busy department, respond to emergencies showing clinical expertise, and guide quality improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care.
Your strong clinical expertise, critical thinking, and commitment to excellence will help guide staff through complex decision-making, patient transfers, and challenging situations. As a role model, educator, and advocate, you’ll ensure our nursing team is empowered and patients receive timely, culturally safe care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring efficient and effective day to day coordination and management within PACU
- Responsible for promoting excellence in clinical practice and professional leadership
- Participates in business, nursing and educational planning at a strategic and service level
- Provide expert support during emergency situations, patient deterioration, and interfacility transfers
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, planning, and professional development
- Act as a liaison between multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Promote the values and strategies of Te Whatu Ora, including a strong commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to an inclusive, high-performing surgical service
- Access professional development and education opportunities
- Work in a culturally diverse region that values equity and partnership
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 5 years surgical nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
- Current PDRP demonstrating senior nurse attributes
- Relevant post graduate qualification
- Experience leading and managing staff (preferred)
If this sounds like you, apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at Nancy.Li@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: CMH202515723
Application Closes: 18th August 2025