Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Adult Inpatient Mental Health - Ward 36

Job Description

• Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Adult Inpatient Mental Health - Ward 36 (WAI28609)
• Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre, Waikato Hospital
• Permanent - full time - 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role The Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) is essential in creating partnerships with Māori across all levels, including tāngata whaiora, whānau, Māori staff, and the Kaitakawaenga team, and supporting our non-Māori staff to work together in reducing inequity. The ACNM is a key senior role responsible for providing leadership and support to staff, tāngata whaiora, and whānau, working in close collaboration with the Charge Nurse Manager. About the Team Ward 36 is a 10-bedded acute admission unit with an adjacent intensive care area consisting of 2 beds and is situated within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre. We have a brand new facility being built which will be ready for occupancy in 2026; you will work in a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility, where we aim to deliver a service that is culturally led and clinically underpinned. Be part of leading this change, alongside a great team of managers, clinical leaders, and Māori, including our tāngata whaiora and whānau. About You

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly in healthcare settings.
• Support the CNM to build a high-performing team that upholds the culture, values, mission, and vision of the service.
• Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, particularly tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Foster a culture of openness and quality improvement, with tāngata whaiora and whānau at the centre.

Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. To view the position description, please click the link. How to Apply Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 18 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out. #J-18808-Ljbffr