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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Clinical Nurse Manager - Te Waipounamu - NPHS

Timaru

FULL TIME & PART TIME

December 2, 2024

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Clinical Nurse Manager role
Location: Canterbury & South Canterbury
Nursing Collectives; Designated Senior Nurse Grade 4 (Steps 1-3)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role
We have the opportunity available to join our team as Clinical Nurse Manager public health based in Canterbury / South Canterbury. This permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) role provides leadership to a team of Public Health Nurses (PHN) and related roles that is informed by clinical expertise, and knowledge of population health models, theory and principles.
In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team the Clinical Nurse Manager leads a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving, promoting and protecting public health. Management of the team is a key function of this role including monitoring and driving service delivery.
This role is an integral part of the senior nursing team, contributing to and supporting programmes of transformational change and service integration.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support to lead a team.
Skills and Experience

Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
Proficient PDRP portfolio or equivalent and commitment to ongoing development
At least five years' post-graduate nursing experience
Proven previous senior leadership experience would be beneficial
Relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards one
A current full driver's license
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and/or community nursing
Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)
Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and as an autonomous practitioner
Excellent clinical assessment skills and role model for contemporary clinical practice
Emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex and stressful environments, with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft packages
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings desired

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 9 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz

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