Overview
We are seeking an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) to join our Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team in the Northern Region (Westport & Reefton).
This role works in close partnership with the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to ensure the smooth coordination of services across primary care settings, supporting excellence in rural health outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in empowering staff, promoting high‐quality care, and ensuring alignment with Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai o Poutini West Coast's vision and values.
Responsibilities
* Support the CNM in the day‐to‐day coordination and delivery of integrated health services.
* Use critical thinking to lead by example, promoting safe, effective, patient‐focused care.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
* Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits, and professional standard of care.
* Foster effective communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
* Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to nursing staff, ensuring professional development and performance standards are met.
* Contribute to workforce planning, rostering, and budget management in collaboration with the CNM.
* Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora requirements.
About You
Essential
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, holding a current practising certificate.
* Minimum 3‐5 years post‐registration nursing experience, with experience in the specialty area.
* Currently holds or is working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.
* Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
* Sound understanding of the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies and performance appraisal processes.
* Proven organisational and time‐management skills.
* Computer literacy and adaptability to new systems.
* Commitment to Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai o Poutini West Coast's vision and rural health outcomes.
Desirable
* Previous management or leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
* Postgraduate qualification in leadership and management (or working towards).
* Designated Senior Nursing level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).
Benefits
* Accommodation support
* Supported professional development pathways
* Work‐life balance: Normal working hours Monday‐Friday
* Supportive team
* Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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