Associate Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

4 weeks ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral Full time
Associate Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Permanent, 0.8 FTE

About this position:

The Associate Charge Nurse works to support the Charge Nurse in coordinating the delivery of high quality, safe, client and family/whānau focused care in accordance with nursing philosophy, professional standards, legislative and organisational standards, policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience leading a team and recognised by colleagues as a high functioning leader.
  • Minimum of three years recent clinical experience in emergency nursing roles.
  • Post graduate qualification, or equivalent academic learning in Trauma and Emergency Nursing (or working towards)
  • Evidence of proficient level of practice on all aspects outlined in CENNZ Knowledge and Skills Framework.
  • Proficient Level Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio, and evidence of working towards expert level PDRP
  • Triage certification.
  • Computer literacy at intermediate level. Effective skills in delegating, negotiating, facilitating, and teaching.
  • Ability to implement innovative ideas and solutions to overcome obstacles.
  • Is seen as highly effective, progressive, and knowledgeable.

The Opportunity

The Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital, MidCentral is looking for dedicated, compassionate people who are passionate about making a difference.

This is a permanent, 0.8FTE role working rostered, rotating shifts.

If you can work with a wide range of people, have a strongly developed customer focus, are highly organized, and present professionally, then come and join our friendly, dynamic team.

The annual salary will be on the Grade 2 of the Senior Designated Nurses salary scale, within the range $116,040 - $127,674. Salary is proportionate to hours worked.

Hours – Rostered and rotated

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How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

Job details

Job Reference: 1831322

Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North

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