Associate Charge Nurse Manager Dialysis

Contract: Permanent, part time, 0.8 FTE, rostered and rotating

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

An opportunity exists for an experienced haemodialysis nurses to join the renal service senior nurse team as an Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM).

Position available is 0.8 FTE, rostered and rotating (excluding night shift), working across the dialysis units on a day to day rotational basis.

As an ACNM your focus is to support and work collaboratively with the existing ACNMs in the day to day management of the hospital and two satellite dialysis units (people, process, and physical resources), and in the implementation of service and organisational initiatives, to ensure the delivery of safe patient care. Working across the Wellington hospital unit and satellite dialysis units at Kenepuru and Lower Hutt, you will work closely with the dialysis nursing team, renal service senior nurses, medical staff, MDT, and other health professionals to manage and support patient care.

Your experience in nursing at a senior level as well as evidence of displaying leadership qualities will be essential. You will be providing clinical leadership and professional development opportunities to the team, ensuring increased levels of safe and competent nursing practise.

• The ACNM role includes the following responsibilities:
• Daily management of the dialysis units - staff and resources
• Oversight of patient care
• Management of patient treatment schedules
• Coordination of staff roster
• Involvement in staff recruitment
• Involvement in staff performance management
• Quality initiatives, policy and protocol development, reportable event reviews
• You will be supported by committed ACNM colleagues and the Service Leader.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We maintain a strong nurse led focus to patient care with the nursing team working across the three dialysis units on a day to day rotational basis. This provides a mix of outpatient and inpatient, acute and chronic haemodialysis patient care. We work in close collaboration with the renal medical team.

All team members are valued and supported, recognizing the value each team member brings to the delivery of safe quality patient care. Our team are committed, adaptable, responsive to change, and create a positive environment for new team members.

If this sounds like the next challenge you are looking for and a team you want to be part of - the dialysis and renal team look forward to welcoming you.

About you

You will be an action oriented person who pushes towards the delivery of the highest quality care for the patient/client/whanau and someone who is proactive in advocating for professional and organisational initiatives.

Essential attributes for this position are nursing leadership skills, adaptability, a passion for nursing clinical excellence, enthusiasm, and ability to work in an autonomous role.

The following experience and professional requirements are needed for this role:

• Must have current NZ registration
• Must have current annual practising certificate
• Minimum 2 years haemodialysis experience
• Previous experience in a leadership role beneficial
• Relevant post-graduate qualification or working towards this
• Be able to travel to Wellington, Kenepuru and Hutt Valley

Working at Health New Zealand

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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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 20th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

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