Location:Nelson Hospital
Career development opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse
Help lead a team of enthusiastic staff committed to improving the patient journey
Temporary full-time position covering parental leave
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)Nelson Hospital’s Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) allows patients with multiple medical conditions to be assessed by doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers, so that a comprehensive care plan can be put in place. This improves the patient experience, ensure that investigations and treatments are quicker and decreases wait time.
We are recruiting for a Senior Registered Nurse to support the Charge Nurse Manager of the Emergency Department & MAPU on a temporary basis, covering parental leave for up to 12 months from November 2020.
The Associate Charge Nurse Manger (ACNM) will be responsible for daily coordination of the unit in partnership with the dedicated multidisciplinary team. They will provide clinical leadership for staff, assist with coaching and supervision, and will also provide direct patient care. The ACNM will have delegated responsibility for aspects of the CNM role such as rostering and performance management.
This is a temporary full time position working 80 hours a fortnight (1.0FTE), reporting to the CNM ED & MAPU. Shifts will be rostered Mon-Fri between 0700 – 1600 hours.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be an expert on a PDRP, or working towards it, with postgraduate nursing or management qualifications. You will be a highly organised, motivated and adaptable individual with a strong team focus and at least five years of senior nursing experience. Additionally, you will have a sound appreciation of the intricacies involved in managing staff and coordinating resources in a sometimes pressured environment.
A matou ropu (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information)
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Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)
You will be leading a team of enthusiastic staff who have a commitment to improving the patient journey and delivering high quality outcomes and safe and effective care.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ********** or 03 546 1274.
Role specific enquiries can be directed in confidence to Sharon Scott, Charge Nurse Manager – ED & MAPU vi**********
Keen to apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form.
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Ref. N20-240
Applications close: Sunday 19th July
Nelson Marlborough Health strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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