Charge Nurse Manager – Cardiology Labs

Dunedin Hospital

• Part-time 0.8FTE (32 hrs per week) leadership vacancy
• Fixed term opportunity from 26 February 2021 until 30 June 2021

 *INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

As you may be aware, the current Charge Nurse Manager of the Catheter Laboratory will be leaving the DHB. We are therefore looking for a senior nurse to take on an acting role in a fixed term capacity whilst we undertake a service delivery and improvement review.

If you wish to formally be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online including a cover letter expressing your interest in this role. If you have any queries regarding this role please feel free to contact Sarah Kalmakoff or Jenny Hanson in confidence.

About the Role

The department supports all aspects of Cardiology medicine practice. The Dunedin Cath Lab provides acute and elective cardiac care for Southland and Otago, and is the Cardiac referral centre for five smaller hospitals.

For a full picture of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

This position is part-time, 0.8FTE (32 hrs per week/the exact hours to be negotiated) Monday to Friday, and is paid at Grade 6 on the NZNO Senior Nursing scale.

About You

This is a demanding and challenging role where the successful applicant will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills and a clear commitment to high quality care and the development of the service.  Key to your success in this position will be your ability to lead effective teams.  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of patient safety, budgeting and staff management. The ability to think outside the square and to communicate and influence across a range of providers is an absolute must.  

You’ll be a senior Registered Nurse with significant experience and a current NZ APC. Your proven success in nursing leadership will be complemented by your knowledge of, and experience in, clinical quality, safety and best practice. 

Please note this vacancy is available to current Southern DHB staff only

Closing Date: Monday, 18 January 2021

Please note we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and if necessary withdraw the advertising at any time. If you are interested in this position, please do not delay! For further information, please contact Karen Cope, Recruitment Advisor. Phone: (03) 470 9605 or Email: karen.cope@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-Employment Occupational Health Assessment

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to an Occupational Health Assessment to confirm suitability and fitness to work in the role you are being considered for.