Clinical Nurse Manager - Surgical Outpatients

• Clinical Nurse Manager - Surgical Outpatients । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Fixed Term for 6 months, Full-Time । 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Opportunity to lead service development, quality initiatives and innovative change in a high‑performing environment.

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 the Clinical Nurse Manager for Surgical Outpatients, you’ll provide both operational management and clinical leadership across a wide range of specialist outpatient services - including General Surgery, Maxillofacial, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Vascular and Ophthalmology.

You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure safe and efficient patient flow, lead service delivery improvements, and maintain high standards of patient care. The role carries significant responsibility, including budget oversight, staff leadership, safe‑staffing management, and ensuring compliance with clinical, legal and organisational requirements.

This is a senior leadership position where you’ll work autonomously, make informed decisions to support service needs, lead change, solve complex issues as they arise, and nurture strong relationships with clinical teams and strategic partners.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will lead the Surgical Outpatients team at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, guiding approximately 40 FTE across multiple specialties. The team includes nurses, healthcare assistants, administration staff, medical specialists and allied health partners who work collaboratively to deliver high‑quality, timely outpatient services for the region.

As part of the Hospital Group, you’ll work closely with the Associate General Manager, Director of Nursing, Hospital Group leadership team and colleagues across inpatient and outpatient settings. This is a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where teamwork, communication and continuous improvement are central to how care is delivered.

The service strongly reflects the values of Te Mauri o Rongo - emphasising safety, teamwork, leadership, cultural responsiveness and a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

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About you

You are an experienced senior nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering safe, effective and patient‑centred care. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Essential

• Current NZ Nursing Council registration and APC
• A postgraduate nursing qualification (preferably PGDip) and working towards Master’s level
• At least 6–8 years of recent clinical experience in the relevant specialty area
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams
• Strong understanding of business and financial management principles
• Experience managing safe‑staffing, rostering and HR processes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills
• Expert‑level PDRP portfolio
• Confidence speaking and engaging with groups
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in practice

Desired

• Knowledge of political and legislative drivers affecting the health sector
• Previous leadership experience within a large or complex health environment

You’ll also demonstrate professionalism, integrity, resilience, and a strong drive for results — as well as self‑awareness and commitment to ongoing leadership growth.

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 12th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ellis Goatley । Ellis.Goatley@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.