Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.
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E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

• Access to clinical training and education

• Up to date facilities, Have a look at

• Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

• Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We are welcoming applications for Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) who will be responsible for providing day to day clinical leadership and management of Ophthalmology, Ear Nose & Throat and Dental surgeries. We invite applications from professional practitioners who have a specific interest and/or passion for surgeries within the outlined specialties. Your goal will be providing caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do.

• The ACNM will promote excellence in clinical practice and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care in line with the vision and values of Taranaki DHB Values.

• This role provides clinical leadership for a number of Theatre Registered Nurses (RN), including but not limited to coaching, supervision, peer reviews and performance reviews.

• The role also provides direct patient care within their speciality service but may at times be utilised in alternate specialty areas.

• This role provides support to the Clinical Nurse Manager & Perioperative Manager

• Promote an effective practice environment, whilst maintaining excellent clinical coordination.

• Provide optimum care utilising nursing knowledge and skills to patients in ophthalmology, ENT and dental surgeries within the Theatre suite.

• To liaise with the relevant consultants to ensure planning, management and optimisation of theatre resource is achieved.

• To provide clinical leadership for staff and assists staff with clinical coaching and supervision to enhance learning and development.

• To support Taranaki DHB in achieving Key Performance Indicators, Health and Financial Targets.

• Liaise with the Nurse Manager, Theatre and SSD Co-ordinator or Associate Clinical Nurse

• Manager’s (ACNM) with any aspects of nursing, issues, risk management, equipment maintenance and patient safety.

Please click here to view the job description
Moū - About you
Are you a qualified Nurse who is able to practise in New Zealand and would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?
Ideally candidates will have:

• Recent and extensive nursing experience in the operating theatre

• Proven leadership and coaching skills

• Strong interest in ophthalmic, dental and ENT surgeries.

• Effective communication skills

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Motivation and self-direction

• Be committed to self-directed learning

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Current Annual Practising Certificate

• Be motivated to prioritise quality to your practice.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Linda Smith-Madden, CNM - Theatre on Email: Linda.Smith-Madden@tdhb.org.nz
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Linda Smith-Madden on Email: Linda.Smiht-Madden@tdhb.org.nz
Applications Close Sunday 27 October.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed