Associate Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

**Location: Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Part time (0.8FTE)**
**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

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.

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

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

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.

**About the Team/Service**

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**About the Location**

**Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.** It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

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**About you**

**Essentail 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.

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**How to Apply**

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.