Clinical Nurse Manager - MHSOP

Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga Permanent full-time position 1 FTE, 80 hours per week Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse with a positive attitude to support the current Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) workforce as the Clinical Nurse Manager. The Clinical Nurse Manager role is responsible for providing advanced professional leadership and management to the nursing workforce in the MHSOP Inpatient Unit. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader to inspire and guide a committed team, while driving positive clinical outcomes and improving patient care. About the service/location This role is based within the Mental Health Services for Older People team at Tauranga Hospital. The successful applicant will lead our team of Registered/Enrolled Nurses to deliver high-quality care to Tangata Whai Ora who are experiencing significant distress due to living with dementia or have an acute mental health problem. Tangata Whai Ora, who we provide assessments for, have their own journey of life experiences. They are professionals, whānau and community members who are now presenting with acute mental health conditions and/or dementia ranging from early onset to severe. Tangata Whai Ora require a caring and compassionate health team to assist in providing assessment and treatment for conditions such as dementia with behavioural and psychological conditions and palliative dementia care. You will have a wide scope of knowledge, skills, and experience that you will bring to this role. While previous Senior Nurse experience is preferred, what we seek is someone with passion, energy, and behaviour consistent with our values. To be successful in the role you will need: Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate. Significant experience in Mental Health, preferably with Older People. Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to support patients, whānau, and staff, while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Passionate about leveraging team strengths to foster collaboration, resilience, and excellence in care. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for your next career challenge and would like to move into a nursing leadership role within our organisation. 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 20th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment team, [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr