Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Max Fac, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental & Paediatrics

Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Max Fac, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental & Paediatrics - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Permanent, Full Time, 80 Hours per fortnight (1 FTE) Rostered and rotating. 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 Associate Clinical Nurse Manager for ENT, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Dental & Paediatric, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to support the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care within our Operating Theatre service. Working in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will coordinate day‑to‑day operations, support safe staffing and patient flow, and ensure patients receive timely, effective and compassionate care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse leader to influence service delivery while remaining close to clinical practice. You will mentor and support nursing staff, contribute to quality improvement and workforce development initiatives, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes across a range of specialist surgical services. About the Team/Service/Location Our Operating Theatre team delivers specialist care across ENT, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Dental and Paediatric services, providing high‑quality surgical care for a diverse patient population. Working alongside skilled surgeons, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, we are committed to delivering safe, coordinated and patient‑focused care. Based at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, you will join a supportive and collaborative environment where clinical excellence, continuous improvement and staff development are highly valued. About you Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). Recent clinical experience within perioperative services, with expertise across one or more of ENT, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Dental or Paediatric specialties. Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, support and develop nursing teams. Strong communication, relationship‑building and problem‑solving abilities, with experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments. A commitment to professional development, quality improvement, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and achieving equitable health outcomes for our communities. 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 All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 24th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Martin, CNM Theatre, at [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