Clinical Nurse Manager - Neonatal Unit

1.0 FTE (80 Hours per Fortnight)
Permanent Position
Are you looking to develop your Clinical Leadership and Operational Management Skills?
Do you have a passion for Neonatal nursing and want a role to support change in an adaptive healthcare environment?

This is a great opportunity for nurses already working at the top of their scope. The successful candidate will be well supported with a comprehensive orientation and induction programme. This position has strong working relationships with the Senior Nursing team, Medical staff, Service and Operational Managers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the provision of high quality care.
The successful will be someone with ;
excellent problem solving and communication skills
be able to work in an interdisciplinary team and be able to navigate challenging situations.
advanced experience in Neonatal/Paediatric nursing with proven leadership experience and ability
experience in change and financial management is desirable, as well as a working knowledge of quality improvement.

Preferred candidates will have the following:
New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
A relevant post graduate Qualification, Post Graduate Diploma desired.
Minimum 5 years post graduate nursing experience in Neonatal/Paediatrics and an up to date Expert Nursing portfolio.
Sound understanding of the legislation that underpins nursing practice in New Zealand.
Quality Improvement knowledge and the ability to lead quality projects.
Knowledge of the implications of Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to bi-culturalism.
Ability to work in a complex changing environment and able to juggle multiple competing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

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In Taranaki, it is easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career path. The region's amazing mountain, rivers, lakes, fantastic coastline and outstanding surfing and tramping opportunities, masses of parks and gardens, as well as a major events calendar, make it a great place to live and work.
The Taranaki District Health Board is a large organisation (2,000 staff, $395m cost-centre) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector.
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Closing date for applications is 20 January 2019.