Inspiring, leading from the front, clinical excellence - if you're a clinical nurse manager with these qualities, then read on..........
The role:
As a result of business growth we're excited to offer an opportunity for a Charge Nurse to manage our PACU and it's team at Mercy Hospital in Epsom. Currently the PACU supports 7 theatres, BUT in mid-2025 the unit will transition into a spacious state of the art new 17 bay PACU, to support 10 new theatres in our brand new hospital wing. In this role you will report directly to Mercy's Theatre Manager and lead a dedicated team of RNs, including a Team Leader. You will be responsible for overseeing both the operational management and clinical leadership of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care and performance. This is a permanent 1.0 FTE role and whilst you'll work primarily Monday to Friday days, you may occasionally need to alter your days/hours to meet business needs.
About us:
We're part of the Healthcare Holdings Group of companies and we're New Zealand's largest private surgical facility with 25 theatres across 3 sites. Our surgical specialties include: Orthopaedic/Spinal, Head & Neck, ENT/ORL, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Colorectal/Gastro, Gynae, Urology, Neurology, Oncology, & reconstructive Plastics (incl free flaps). Our clinical services include ICU & HDU.
About you. Our preferred candidate will have these skills, and experience:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current APC
- Relevant clinical postgraduate qualification e.g. periop, or critical care
- A leadership qualification or the desire to complete one
- Previous experience leading and managing a PACU and its team
- Experience delivering clinical excellence - with a hands on approach
- A passion for coaching others, and driving professional development
- The ability to manage rapidly changing situations and be a proactive change manager
- Positive energy with the ability to collaborate and develop win/win relationships with our specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team
- You're self-reliant, an innovator, and a strong motivator/influencer
- Your technical skills are advanced (and hopefully include experience using TrendCare).
We offer:
You'll feel highly valued at MercyAscot and enjoy a competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave, generous health insurance subsidy, financial support for continuing education, Christmas & New Year close-down, free parking, travel allowance, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, pharmacy discount, retail discounts, discounted hospital fees.........etc!
This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and growing private organisation, so if you feel that this could be the role for you please APPLY now, or for more information call Jan Arnold in Recruitment on 09 941 4135.
Applications will close at midnight on 24 February 2025.
