Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Community Health Service

Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) – Community Health Services Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Fixed term (July 2026 – July 2027), 1 year full‑time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5pm Health New Zealand | TeWhatuOra is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders through partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau‑centred care, and excellence. Role Summary The ACNM works closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) – Community Health Services to provide day‑to‑day clinical coordination and ensure high‑quality patient care. The ACNM delivers clinical and professional nursing leadership, coaching and monitoring standards of practice, and manages day‑to‑day operational decision‑making and line‑management activities for district nurses, administration staff and health care assistants. Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day clinical coordination for the team, ensuring high‑quality patient care. Deliver clinical and professional nursing leadership, coaching and monitoring standards of practice. Use expert knowledge and skill in the management of patients during direct patient care. Take on delegated responsibility for aspects of the CNM role, including day‑to‑day operational decision‑making. Line‑manage district nurses, administration staff and health care assistants. Develop clinical and operational excellence in service delivery and support organisational objectives within the Community Directorate. Co‑operate with a wide variety of clinicians, external agencies and service users. About the Team / Service / Location The Community Health Service comprises district nurses, associate clinical nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, health care assistants and administrative support. It works collaboratively with a wide variety of services within the Community Adult and Allied Directorate and the wider Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Community. The district nursing team is divided into two geographical areas, each overseen by an ACNM, who also carries specific portfolio responsibility for the entire service. Qualifications & Experience Registered Nurse with extensive experience in community‑based care, including wound care, catheter care, acute and chronic care, and transitional support services management. Confidence delivering education formally and informally with strong coaching and mentoring skills. Experience working with a wide variety of clinicians, external agencies and service users. Successfully completed or currently working towards an Expert Portfolio & Post‑Graduate Diploma in nursing, working towards a Masters. Working at Health NewZealand | TeWhatuOra Health NewZealand, also known as TeWhatuOra, is 'the weaving of wellness'. We are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all people of Aotearoa/NewZealand. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. We embrace diversity and equity, especially for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the disability community. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Health NewZealand is committed to honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people. #J-18808-Ljbffr