Clinical Nurse Manager - ADTU/IOC flow
Clinical Nurse Manager Admission Discharge Transition Unit / Integrated Operations Centre Flow, New Plymouth Hospital, Fixed term Fulltime
This leadership position supports patient flow throughout the hospital by maintaining capacity and supporting the team with the Admission, Discharge and Transition Unit (ADTU) as well as working closely with the larger IOC team.
The ADTU is trialling new services to provide and enhance patient care, so this role is an amazing opportunity to influence nursing care and the patient journey.
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
Fixed term Clinical Nurse Manager Integrated Operations Centre
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for our Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) to lead a highly skilled team that support the whole Taranaki District.
This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurses seeking a leadership role. The successful candidate/s will be well supported with a comprehensive orientation and induction programme.
Reporting to you will be the ADTU team, VRM, PAR and transfer nurses. You will work in partnership with the Duty Nurse Manager to oversee early interhospital transfers and patient movement from the ED.
This position has strong working relationships with the whole organisation, senior nursing team, medical staff, Service and Operational Managers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the provision of high-quality care.
The successful applicant will be someone with:
- Post Graduate Certificate, ideally working towards Post Graduate Diploma or Masters
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Be able to work in an interdisciplinary team and be able to navigate challenging situations.
- Advanced experience in wider range of nursing areas with proven leadership experience and ability
- Experience in change and financial management is desirable, as well as a working knowledge of quality improvement.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The IOC has oversight and responsibility for patient flow, leading a number of responses – clinical and non-clinical, planning and forecasting occupancy and VRM. We work in partnership with all other hospital services. We have a large team of people that work within the IOC.
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About you
Preferred candidates will have the following:
- Knowledge of the implications of Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to improving the health outcomes of Maori.
- Sound knowledge of the Care Capacity and Demand Management programme including experience with TrendCare, core data set measures and Variance Response Management
- A current New Zealand Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate
- A minimum of five years as a registered nurse, ideally with leadership experience such as clinical nurse coordinator / similar role
- Practising at expert or senior PDRP level
- Quality Improvement knowledge and the ability to lead quality projects.
- Ability to work in a complex changing environment and able to juggle multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
For further information, please contact Nicole Sim on nicole.sim@tdhb.org.nz
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 Nicole Sim.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.