Clinical Nurse Manager - Acute Assessment Unit

Clinical Nurse Manager - Acute Assessment Unit Permanent, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) A senior leadership opportunity to lead a fast-paced acute service, influence patient flow, and drive high-quality care delivery across key hospital areas. 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 Clinical Nurse Manager, you will provide operational and clinical leadership across the Acute Assessment Unit, Medical Day Unit, and IV Therapy Service. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery, while leading a large nursing team and managing resources within a complex and dynamic environment. This is a highly visible and influential role where you’ll oversee patient flow, workforce planning, and service performance, while driving continuous improvement and leading change initiatives. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders to ensure services meet quality standards, achieve performance targets, and respond effectively to the demands of acute care. Please click here to view the position description About the Team/Service/Location The Acute Assessment Unit and associated services are central to hospital patient flow, supporting timely assessment, treatment, and discharge. Based at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, you’ll lead a large, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, coordinated, and patient-focused care. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay clickHERE About you As an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager, you will bring: Current NZ Nursing Council registration with a valid practising certificate Extensive clinical experience (6 to 8+ years) and proven leadership capability Strong people management, workforce planning, and service delivery skills Ability to lead in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes 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 24th July 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler - [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr