Ward Services Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Southern Cross Healthcare Full time

About the role


The purpose of this position is to specifically lead, manage and coordinate the staff, to obtain optimum efficiency and effectiveness of the units, ensuring a service that is Medical Specialists and patient focused and financially responsive.


This role will actively support the General Manager to achieve the strategic goals of Southern Cross Hospitals eliciting enthusiasm and initiative from all working within the service.


This position is part of the senior management team and makes a significant contribution to the overall management of the hospital, to ensure that the business retains a position within the healthcare market and is able to respond positively and effectively to competition.


In addition the incumbent

  • Role models leadership to the clinical team to ensure a superior standard of care is provided to all patients (our customers)
  • Nurtures positive relationships with the Medical Specialists (our customers) and ensure their care expectations are exceeded
  • Provides clinical leadership to staff extending the presence of clinical leadership across the service ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient client driven nursing care

To be successful you will need:

Essential:

  • Minimum 8 years postregistration experience with 5 of those being in a surgical setting
  • Minimum 2 years current experience in a management position

Desirable:

  • High dependency care nursing experience
  • Broad Human Resources and Project Management experience
  • Financial acumen and commercial experience
  • Project Management

Formal education & training

  • NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
  • Expert level in a recognised PDRP programme
  • Postgraduate management qualification

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Monday to Friday work
  • Subsidized health insurance
  • Christmas and New Year breaks
  • NZ Council approved PDRP
  • Relocation allowance
  • Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
  • A comprehensive wellness programme
  • Referral bonus programme

About Southern Cross Healthcare:


At the heart of Southern Cross Healthcare are over 3000 employees passionate about making a difference to the health of New Zealanders.

They work alongside over 1200 medical specialists who are credentialled to provide services in our hospital facilities.

We are united in our purpose to advance the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

This is supported by our not-for-profit DNA and a culture that puts care at the heart of all we do.


Now is an exciting time to join Southern Cross Healthcare as we pursue our vision to reshape the delivery of healthcare to enable New Zealanders to live healthier lives.


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