Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West Coast – Buller County Associate Clinical Nurse Manager IntegratedFamily Health Service West Coast - Northern Region - Westport and Reefton Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. Are you a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse ready totake the next step in leadership? We are seeking an Associate Clinical NurseManager (ACNM) to join our Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team in the NorthernRegion (Westport & Reefton). This role works in close partnership with the Clinical NurseManager (CNM) to ensure the smooth coordination of services across primary caresettings, supporting excellence in rural health outcomes. You will play apivotal role in empowering staff, promoting high-quality care, and ensuringalignment with Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai o Poutini West Coast's vision and values. About the role As ACNM, you will: Supportthe CNM in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of integrated healthservices. Usecritical thinking to lead by example, promoting safe, effective,patient-focused care. Maintainhigh standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with policies andprocedures. Drivequality improvement initiatives, audits, and professional standards ofcare. Fostereffective communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Provideleadership, mentoring, and support to nursing staff, ensuring professionaldevelopment and performance standards are met. Contributeto workforce planning, rostering, and budget management in collaborationwith the CNM. Ensurecompliance with Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora requirements. About you RegisteredNurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, holding a currentpractising certificate. Minimum3-5years post-registration nursing experience, with experience in thespecialty area. Currentlyholds or working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing. Strongleadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Soundunderstanding of the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies andperformance appraisal processes. Provenorganisational and time management skills. Computerliteracy and adaptability to new systems. Commitmentto Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai o Poutini West Coast's vision and rural healthoutcomes. Previousmanagement or leadership experience in a healthcare setting. Postgraduatequalification in leadership and management (or working towards). DesignatedSenior Nursing level on the Professional Development and RecognitionProgramme (PDRP). Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. The northern West Coast is unmatched for the scale,diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including ruggedcoastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and lofty peaks. The region boastsrobust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone ofthe local economy. The communities provide some of the best welcomes you'llreceive in New Zealand. The people are passionate, friendly and nurturing. Health NZ West Coast is proud of how we do things. We have away of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listeningto ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We arepassionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team. What we can offer Accommodation support Supportive team Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New ZealandNurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement #J-18808-Ljbffr