Clinical Nurse Manager - Orthopaedics

• Orthopaedics (Ward 1) - Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau
• Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
• An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to lead a dedicated orthopaedic team and support patients on their journey back to mobility and independence.

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 and Service

The Clinical Nurse Manager role has nursing professional, clinical leadership and operational management accountability in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for Patient Management Services. Daily operational management includes a clinical safety overview of patient/tūroro/tangata whai ora areas, capacity planning, seasonal variation response, variance response management and where applicable, acute patient flow.

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Clinical and nursing leadership and management to facilitate the effective day-to-day safe operation of services and to contribute to the delivery of Directorate objectives and nursing strategy.
• Clinical leadership to support nursing standards and nursing practice.
• Supporting nursing staffing assessment based on acuity and resource decisions.

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About the Team/Service/Location

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About you

Essential requirements:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate
• Post graduate certificate/diploma in speciality nursing practice or health leadership/management
• Working towards or completion of a Masters Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience post registration in relevant nursing specialty
• A current Designated Senior Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio
• Ability to develop successful teamwork and collaborations

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 21st October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.