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Posted 20 August, 2026

Associate Clinical Nurse Manager Urology and Gynaecology

Taranaki District Health Board
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Associate Clinical Nurse Manager Urology and Gynaecology Associate Clinical Nurse Manager Urology & Gynaecology, Taranaki Base Hospital, Permanent position. If your passion for Urology & Gynaecology surgery, education, and clinical leadership are your drivers then this Senior Nursing Leadership position is the job for you! Ideal candidates will be proactive, great problem solving and communication skills and have a positive can do attitude. Monday Friday position, 8 hour shifts. 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 We are welcoming applications for Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) who will be responsible for providing day to day clinical leadership and management of Urology and Gynaecology surgeries. We invite applications from professional practitioners who have a specific interest and/or passion for surgeries within the outlined specialties. Your goal will be providing caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do. The ACNM will promote excellence in clinical practice and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care in line with the vision and values of Taranaki DHB Values. This role provides clinical leadership for a number of Theatre Registered Nurses (RN), including but not limited to coaching, supervision, peer reviews and performance reviews. The role also provides direct patient care within their speciality service but may at times be utilised in alternate specialty areas. This role provides support to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Promote an effective practice environment, whilst maintaining excellent clinical coordination. Provide optimum care utilising nursing knowledge and skills to patients in urology and gynaecology surgeries. To liaise with the relevant consultants to ensure planning, management and optimisation of theatre resource is achieved. To provide clinical leadership for staff and assists staff with clinical coaching and supervision to enhance learning and development. To support Taranaki DHB in achieving Key Performance Indicators, Health and Financial Targets. Managers (ACNM) with any aspects of nursing, issues, risk management, equipment maintenance and patient safety. The theatre ACNM team consists of five nurses, inclusive of this role, and report to the CNM of Theatre. This team is responsible for various specialties, responsible for day to day liaison with your specialty Consultants, be a core component of the development of staff, and be a driver for efficient and effective use theatres. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here About you Are you a qualified Nurse who is able to practise in New Zealand and would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance? Ideally candidates will have: Recent and extensive nursing experience in the operating theatre Proven leadership and coaching skills Strong interest in urology and gynaecology surgeries. Adaptability and flexibility in practice, communication and be able to think laterally Motivation and self-direction to work at a Senior Nursing level Be committed to self-directed learning and progressing collegial advancement Excellent interpersonal skills Current Annual Practising Certificate Be motivated to prioritise quality to your practice. 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. 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. 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: TAR06857 Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Operating Rooms / Theatres #J-18808-Ljbffr

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