Charge Nurse Manager, ESC
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Leading nursing team
- Coordinating services
- Managing change
What they ask for
New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate; post-graduate qualification in specialty practice; 5+ years post-registration experience; RN level 4; 2+ years senior nurse experience; Masters nursing preferred; leadership/management experience preferred.
- 5+ yrs experience
- Master's degree
- Professional licence or registration
- Manages people
About the job
- 1 FTE, permanent role
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
Waitemata District is seeking an enthusiastic nursing leader to take on the role of Charge Nurse Manager for Cullen Ward at our Elective Surgery Centre.
You will lead a team dedicated to patient-centred care, independence, and continuous service improvement. You will be responsible for effectively utilizing technology, coordinating services, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. Proven experience in successful change management, along with a dynamic and innovative approach to nursing and service delivery, is essential. The ability to inspire and bring out the best in others will be key to your success in this position.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This role is based at our Elective Surgery Centre at North Shore Hospital.
Cullen Ward is an Elective Orthopaedic Ward, with a strong focus on hip and knee arthroplasty patients. We also care for acute orthopaedic patients and a small number of general surgical patients to assist with hospital patient flow and overflow demands.
We have 40 beds as well as 8 negative-pressure rooms used for patients requiring isolation, such as COVID-19, Influenza A, and other infectious conditions.
About you
To be considered we will need the following:
- New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Post Graduate qualification in specialty practice
- A minimum of 5 years’ post registration experience
- RN level 4
- Masters nursing or equivalent preferred
- Leadership and or management experience preferred
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a senior nurse
If you're passionate about driving positive change in nursing, possess strong communication and influencing abilities, and approach problem-solving with creativity, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding leadership role.
Please click here for a copy of the position description
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 23 October 2026. Position reference number WDHB21109
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Please note, this role is available only to current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff - we cannot accept applications from outside of our organisation.
Job Details
Job Description: This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts
Job Posting: 19/Oct/26, 23/Oct/26
Organization: Surgical and Ambulatory
Primary Location: AUK-North Shore-North Shore Hospital
Job: Senior Nursing, Full-time, Monday - Friday
Recruiter: Ursula Viljoen