Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Mental Health Services for Older People
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Coordinating clinical care
- Leading nursing team
- Managing patient flow
What they ask for
Registered nurse with clinical experience in mental health, preferably gerontological nursing; previous ward and staff management experience; critical thinking and communication skills.
- Professional licence or registration
- Manages people
About the job
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Mental Health Services for Older People In-Patient Unit, Tauranga Hospital, Permanent full-time (1.0FTE / 40 hours a week)Opportunity for a senior nurse who wishes to pursue nursing leadership in mental health for older peopleSituated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand, enjoy the vibrant coastal vibe in TaurangaHealth 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 RoleAs the Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will be supporting the Clinical Nurse Manager with clinical coordination and leadership to ensure a safe, effective practice that supports the management of patient flow through the Mental Health services of Older People Inpatient Unit.About the Team/Service/LocationWe are a 10-bed In-patient unit at Tauranga Hospital. We are a busy unit providing acute assessment and treatment for clients presenting with acute mental health conditions alongside medical co-morbidities, dementia with behavioural and psychological conditions and palliative dementia care.The nursing team consists of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. We work closely as a multidisciplinary team with our Psychiatric medical and allied health team professionals.For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click hereAbout YouAs an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will bring to the role:Clinical experience in mental health, preferable along with gerontological nursingPrevious experience in ward and staff managementAbility to apply critical thinking in changing health situations with clear communication skillsA calm, empathetic, flexible and creative approach to person-centered careTo view the Position Description please click hereWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on Monday 12 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU03041 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nzPlease note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.