Associate Charge Nurse, Ward 26

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at MidCentral District Health Board! (Scope of Practice - Registered Nurse) Temporary covering parental leave Ward 26, Medical Services, has a position for an experienced registered nurse, with recent medical nursing expertise, who is motivated and prepared to accept challenges in an ever changing work environment. You will be required to be an excellent role model for clinical practice and leadership. The Associate Charge Nurse will be a vital member in the medical services team who supports and develops staff, and is responsible for ensuring quality care is delivered to patients. The ACN will:Co-ordinate the delivery of patient care over a 24- hour period
Enhance continuity of patient care
Facilitate clinical excellence in nursing practice
Facilitate education of nursing staff.
Requirements:Registered Nurse, minimum Level 3 Professional Development Recognition Portfolio
Evidence of recent experience in co-ordinating shifts within inpatient wards
Demonstrate an active commitment to colleagues and own professional growth
Recognition by your peers that you have developed medical clinical experience and leadership skills.
This is a temporary, 0.7FTE role working rostered shifts, between Monday to Friday - afternoon duties (rotating with other Associate Charge Nurse) and Saturday and Sunday -morning duties (alternative with other Associate Charge Nurse). There is also the expectation that the Associate Charge Nurse would cover the Charge Nurse on mornings (Monday to Friday) when required. MidCentral District Health Board is committed to ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm. As part of our commitment to children and young people, and in line with the Children Act 2014, appointment to positions that involve regular or overnight contact with children will include worker safety checks. These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory police clearance. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. To find out more information about the Children Act 2014 click here
General Information
MidCentral District Health Board employs more than 2500 staff at Manawatu, Palmerston North, Tararua and Horowhenua and Otaki districts.

Palmerston North Hospital is a 350 bed secondary hospital, which services an urban population of 80,000 and a total population catchment of 168,000. In addition, the hospital is a teaching hospital, and is associated with both Auckland and Otago medical schools.

Palmerston North is a major university city and is at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures. Wellington the capital city, is only a two hour journey by road, as are the wine growing regions of Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa.