NUM - Orthopaedics, North Island Sarcoma Service & Urology
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Nurse Unit Manager – Orthopaedics, North Island Sarcoma Service and Urology, Surgical Directorate Auckland City Hospital (Parental Leave cover)
- Make a difference to the journey of our patients, whānau and staff
- Career pathway for senior nurses
- Develop your leadership skills
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 Nurse Unit Manager Orthopaedics, North Island Sarcoma Service and Urology you will be providing operational and strategic clinical nursing leadership to ensure the effective day-to-day operations and service delivery of excellent care to our patient population.
You will collaborate with clinical experts who are dedicated and focused on providing quality health outcomes for our patients. Together with Service Clinical Directors and Business Managers, you will provide strategic and operational leadership as well as delivering on the organisation’s objectives, priorities and the nursing strategy.
The Nurse Unit Manager has line management responsibility for Senior Nurses including, Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Educators.
The Surgical Nursing Leadership team provides a collaborative and supportive environment for you to grow.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
You will be working within dynamic teams of Senior Nurses, Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants Surgeons, Registrars, House Surgeons, and Allied Health colleagues to deliver care to acute and planned care patients primarily at Auckland City Hospital.
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About you
- Proven people leadership capability with a focus on professional and team development.
- Ability to understand barriers to accessing service and achieving care equity for all patients
- Financial and business management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive attitude towards improving Standards of Care
- Excellent management and organisational ability
- The ability to lead departmental change
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 8th April 25 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth -michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.