Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
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
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic senior nurse. The Associate Director of Nursing – Mental Health is accountable for nursing professional and practice standards, ensuring staff safely and effectively meet the clinical care needs of patients and their whānau/ family. The Associate Director of Nursing will, in partnership with the Allied Health, Medical, and Operational leadership also be responsible for professional leadership, developing pathways and models of care, and furthering the specialism as a whole across the district and NGO partners.
Role Purpose
The Associate Director of Nursing (ADoN):
- Is an integral part of the senior leadership team, contributing to and supporting a programme of transformational change and service integration
- Works collaboratively across directorates and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our communities
- Supports and drives excellence in professional nursing standards of practice, workforce models and clinical governance to maximise the role of nursing in delivery of services and organisational strategy
- Provides nursing leadership and support for planning, change and practice development to achieve patient/client centric, cost effective outcomes while advocating for appropriate financial and human resources to accomplish the agreed priorities
- Ensures that quality systems are in place within and across services to measure and enhance nursing sensitive quality indicators and the delivery of care
- Contributes to growing and developing front-line leadership, enabling clinicians and teams within the service to make informed decisions as close to the patient/client as possible
About the Team/Service
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
About the Location
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here
About you
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced, dynamic and talented addictions leader with a well-developed ability to think critically and reflect using a “whole of systems” approach.
- Be excited by change and passionate about improving services
- Have proven track record in leadership roles within mental health nursing
- Have demonstrable experience in leading large, complex change
- Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop relationships rapidly with stakeholders.
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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marina Acting Operations Executive, Mental Health & Addictions Service.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.