Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Associate Charge Nurse - Emergency Department Salary Band $116,040 - $127,674 p.a pro rata Dunedin Hospital, 0.625 FTE / 50 hours per fortnight Fixed term parental leave until 17/5/27 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 Our Emergency Department's vision is to be a centre of clinical care and customer service excellence. The ED has a strong focus on customer service and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork. Coordinate resources to meet identified needs of patients and staff Manage staff and patient flows on a shift-by-shift basis, both across the department and between wards Supervise of nursing staff Provide clinical leadership on a shift-by-shift basis Establish and maintain a high standard of patient focused care Contribute to the department's risk minimisation activities and service activities Foster a quality improvement culture Role model and provide staff with clinical educational support About the Team/Service/ Location Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. About you Current NZ APC PDRP Level 3 Relevant post-graduate nursing experience Have proven experience in conflict resolution and mediation Natural at building successful working relationships Desire to develop their advanced nursing and leadership skills 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. Salary Range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the DSN Pay Scale Grade 2, between $116,040 and $127,674 p.a dependant on relevant experience. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 09 August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr