Posted 06 August, 2026
Charge Nurse Manager Murchison Hospital & Health Centre 1.0FTE perm
South Island - Nelson / Marlborough
Murchison, TAS, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
South Island - Nelson / Marlborough – Murchison, South Island Charge Nurse Manager MurchisonHospital and Health Centre Permanent 1FTE position Opportunity to take your nursingcareer to the next level Lead a team delivering criticalhealth services Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. About the Role We are looking for an adaptable and energetic experienced Charge NurseManager for a permanent 1FTE position located in a rural setting, Murchison. Theposition is 8 hours shifts worked Monday to Friday between 0700-1700. You will also be required to be part of thestaffing for the out of hours on-call PRIME roster with the other nursing andGP team. Therefore, current PRIMEcertification is essential for this position.Applicants with previous PRIME experience will be offered support toupdate their qualification so should also apply. At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we believe that nursing is at theheart of delivering quality, individualised care. Our nursing practice isfocussed on encouraging innovation, collaboration and professional excellenceto achieve optimal health outcomes for patients and their family and whānau. About theTeam/Service/ Location Murchison is arural service town, with a permanent population of approximately 1100, locatedhalf- way between Nelson and Westport (1.5 hours travel in either direction).During the summer Murchison becomes a destination for holiday makers seekingthe great outdoors. Activities on offer include great fishing, rafting,walking, white water kayaking, jet boating and mountain biking. Murchison Hospital& Health Centre is a small integrated rural health service providing a raftof health services including emergency medical and accident services 24/7,general primary care practice, and elderly residential care extending topalliative and respite care when needed. About you We are looking for an experienced,enthusiastic, motivated, and culturally competent nurse leader. You will haveadvanced clinical knowledge and expertise, PRIME certification is desired and soundappreciation of the details in managing staff and coordinating resources in anenvironment that is sometimes pressured. Of particular focus will befamily-centred, culturally appropriate and safe care delivery, with a strong emphasison quality improvement. You will have a strong record oftransformational leadership, clinical mentorship, effective change managementand a commitment to excellence in patient care. You will be part of an effective senior nursing teamdeveloping and leading models of care, process, policy, and guidelines relatingto this client group. Working atHealth New Zealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community . Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr