Nurse Manager Emergency Department, Christchurch

Permanent Full-time Nursing Leadership opportunity - Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC - We need strong leadership skills along with a passion for Emergency NursingNursing Mō te tūnga | About the role The Christchurch Emergency Department (ED) Waipapa is one of the busiest in Australasia and sees more than 121,000 patients per year. It is the sole Emergency Department in the city of Christchurch and services a population catchment area of 500,000. It is a tier 6 level ED, and regional trauma centre. The Nurse Manager is responsible for leading a large team incorporating Registered Nurses, Hospital Aides and Nurse Practitioners. The Nursing team work in collaboration with a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will work with the Director of Nursing to facilitate the delivery of a nursing care model that supports service requirements. You will provide clinical leadership in nursing practice and co-ordinate department activities including professional development for the provision of a safe environment for practise. Effective communication and development of a close working relationship with all team members is the key to success in this role. With your experience and patient focused attitude, you will demonstrate the ability to enthusiastically lead a diverse team in a challenging but supportive environment. We are looking for a collaborative nurse leader with strong interpersonal skills, innovative thinking, the ability to problem solve and respond in this fast-paced environment. You will have a strong team focus and be committed to growing and supporting the team. Ko wai koe | About You - You will have recent Emergency Nursing experience and proven leadership skills supporting daily operational activity and patient flow - Your expert communication, interpersonal skills, and proven ability to engage people at all levels will see you work effectively and efficiently with a diverse group of teams to lead your team to provide advanced clinical care and nursing expertise to the patients and their families/whānau. - By utilising your experience in collaboration with nursing and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and other external agencies you will contribute to the development and maintenance of high quality evidenced based patient care whilst also contributing to and developing, appropriate nursing standards and quality initiatives. - You can problem solve and manage complex situations as they arise, redistributing nursing resources to ensure the optimal patient experience while supporting clinical delivery. Your sound interpersonal skills and impeccable management of complex situations enable you to work alongside a variety of clinicians to ensure care is delivered as required. - You have a comprehensive understanding of competency in nursing and can work alongside individuals to support professional development.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience - Experience in relevant management and/or leadership roles with the ability to influence decision making and change. - Interpersonal skills and building relationships. - Strategic thinking and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. - Familiar with operational and financial management. - Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software. - NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate and hold a relevant Post Graduate qualification.Mō mātou - About us From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector. Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team. Ngā hua - Benefits Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development. Tono Applications **Enquiries**: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Specialist Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai