We are excited to provide an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated nursing leader with a positive attitude to join the Whakatāne Mental Health and Addiction Services as an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager. 

This Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) role is responsible for providing advanced professional leadership and management to the nursing workforce in the mental health inpatient ward.  The role works in partnership with the Nurse Leader and the Clinical Nurse Manager to support clinical excellence to ensure a safe and effective practice environment. 

You will work in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager to coordinate and lead a collaborative interdisciplinary team which enhances patient centred care while supporting the management of patient flow through the mental health inpatient unit.

Our ACNM team has responsibility to encourage, support, develop and coach the Mental Health and Addiction nursing team, provide leadership and contribute to the day-to-day control of the department.

He korero mōu - About You

You will preferably have a relevant post graduate qualification, have sound knowledge of Care Capacity Demand Management and inpatient acute nursing. You will need personal resilience in this time of system wide change.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• A current NZ nursing registration, current practising certificate or working towards a Competency Assessment Programme (CAP)
• A commitment to the DHB care values
• A desire to make a difference to our community
• A ‘can do' attitude
• A commitment to ongoing education to support excellence in Mental Health and Addiction nursing

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership

The Whakatāne community is vibrant and engaged while being close to Tauranga, New Zealand's fastest growing city.  There is a wide-range of schooling options throughout the area and the stunning region offers New Zealand's recently voted favourite beach, ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture. We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits – you don't have to forsake your career either, in fact why not enhance it with a better work-life balance