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Duty Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Wellington, Wellington
2 days ago
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital

Contract: Casual

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

This position is a dynamic, high-pressured, and full responsibility. The Duty Nurse Manager (DNM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that hospital wards and departments operate smoothly, safely, and efficiently over a 24-hour period - especially during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays when senior leadership may not be present. Over a 24 hour period you will provide:-

  • Leadership: Providing visible, calm, and confident leadership across the hospital.
  • Decision-Making: Balancing clinical needs with operational realities.
  • Problem Solving: Quick thinking in emergencies or conflict situations.
  • Support: Advocating for staff well-being and patient safety.
  • Communication: Liaising between departments and levels of seniority.

Challenges

  • Constant multitasking
  • Managing staff shortages and patient overload
  • Emotional strain of dealing with critical incidents
  • No typical day - priorities can shift in minutes

Rewards

  • Making real-time decisions that impact patient outcomes
  • Supporting and mentoring junior staff
  • Keeping the hospital functioning under pressure

About the Team/Service Location

The DNM team are part of the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) and are responsible for the effective operational management of the 24 hours/7 days hospital service delivery at both Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital. The IOC supports clinical teams, systems, processes and resources that facilitate safe and effective service delivery across the organisation.

About you

What we can do for you:

  • An individualised orientation programme
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days, post graduate programmes, and leadership development.
  • The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Current Annual Practicing Certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
  • Experience in patient flow
  • NZRC core advanced
  • Proficient - Expert on the PDRP
  • Critical care experience

Working at 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 8th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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