Clinical Resource Nurse, Manukau Health Park
Clinical Resource Nurse – Manukau Health Park
- Manukau Health Park, Permanent Part Time Position (0.6 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Role
- Rostered Shifts
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 a Clinical Resource Nurse to join our dedicated team at Manukau Health Park where you’ll play a key role in ensuring quality, patient-focused care after hours.
The Clinical Resource Nurse is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the coordination and clinical oversight of surgical services during after-hours. You’ll support nursing teams, coordinate patient flow, respond to emergencies, 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 teams are empowered and patients receive timely, culturally safe care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate clinical care delivery after hours.
- Provide expert support during emergency situations, patient deterioration, and interfacility transfers.
- Oversee patient flow and bed management, working with after-hours management and clinical teams.
- Support and guide new graduates, new staff orientation.
- Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, policies, and health equity principles.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, 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.
- Be a key decision-maker and clinical support during critical after-hours operations.
- Work in a culturally diverse region that values equity and partnership.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 3-5 years surgical nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
- Experience in either Emergency Care or Intensive Care environments
- Current PDRP demonstrating senior nurse attributes
- Relevant post graduate qualification
For a copy of the job description click here
If this sounds like you, apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@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: CMH202515348
Application Closes: 23 July 2025
