Clinical Charge Nurse - Critical Care Department
- Critical Care Department, Surgical Services - Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE), working 40 hours per week
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
This position is responsible for the provision of clinical expertise and leadership for an identified team. This role will manage the day-to-day requirements of the service delivery ensuring that delivery contributes to a better patient experience and health outcomes and is in line with organisational requirements. The Clinical Charge Nurse will ensure communication with the team is in line with the vision and values of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau.
There will be opportunities for you to grow and develop as a clinician and leader as we value the importance of investing in our team and supporting this growth.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide clinical support, expertise, knowledge and leadership within the ward/department to ensure quality patient/turoro/tangata whai ora care.
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About the Team/Service/Location
The Critical Care Department is made up of a close knit and supportive team of clinicians with a commitment to professional development, innovation and motivation to make a positive difference to the people we serve, the clinical teams we work with and to each other.
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About you
You will be an experienced Critical Care nurse with a positive and professional approach, ability to work calmly under pressure, with the emotional intelligence and experience to manage and support the clinical nursing team across clinical shifts. You will role model the values of the organisation as you support and manage the nursing team over designated shifts 24/7.
- Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and holder of a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- Postgraduate certificate/diploma in speciality nursing practice
- Minimum of five years’ experience post registration in relevant nursing specialty
- Demonstrated effectiveness in delegation and supervision of nurses
- Leadership and patient/client management skills
- Sound understanding of professional ethics
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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 9th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
