Clinical Nurse Manager - Medical Outpatients
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New Plymouth
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CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS
Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, New Plymouth
Clinical Nurse Manager- Medical Outpatients
0.8 FTE permanent (64 Hours per fortnight) Monday- Friday
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead and support the Medical Outpatient Service. We are seeking a leader who will have excellent oversite of the medical subspecialities, ensuring patient care and service delivery, is high quality, safe and culturally responsive.
Planned care initiatives across the medical specialties are a high priority for the organisation. These efforts are designed to enhance patient access, streamline service delivery, and ensure equitable care across all demographics and clinical needs.
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
To be a successful applicant, we are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes.
Preferably experience & knowledge in medical subspecialties.
To provide leadership and direction for the staff within the department
To ensure optimum service delivery, and efficient and effective use of resources
To ensure delivery of effective and efficient patient care and customer service to both internal and external customers.
To build an effective and integrated service by developing and promoting a team culture that fosters collaborative working relationships
Strive to eliminate health inequalities and achieve health equity for the Taranaki population
About the Team/Service/ Location
The team consists of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses and incorporates working with Specialist Consultants, Fellows and Registrars. Part of the wider service you will have regular interactions with the Clinical Nurse Manager of Renal, Cardiology & Respiratory, Oncology and Medical Team Lead positions.
About you
To be successful it is important that you have:
New Zealand Nursing Council Registration and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
Relevant Post Graduate qualification, Post Graduate Diploma desired
Minimum five years experience post registration in a clinical position, with a minimum of two years recent medical subspecialty experience preferred
Quality Improvement knowledge
Ability to lead projects
Knowledge of the implications of Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to biculturalism
Ability to work in a complex changing environment and able to juggle multiple competing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
PDRP Senior nurse preferred
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
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 14 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jan via email at Jan.Prideaux@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job details
Job Reference:
TAR06154
Location:
North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth
Job type:
Permanent Part time
Expertise:
Clinical - Nursing - Senior Nursing
Closes:
14-Sep-2025
Company address
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Offer ID: #1264800,
Published: 3 days ago,
Company registered: 1 month ago
