Charge Nurse Manager - Community Nursing Service

Location: Wairarapa Hospital Service: Community Integration Contract: Permanent Full Time 1.0 FTE Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to creating a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Company At Health New Zealand, we are focused on providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to understanding and effectively serving our community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse with leadership experience to manage our Community Nursing Service. This is a critical front-line leadership position within Health NZ Wairarapa. The role involves operational management and leadership of our community nursing teams, which include Clinical Nurse Specialists, District Nursing, Oncology, and Kahukura (palliative) nursing teams, as well as home support and administration teams. Together, these teams deliver specialist community nursing and support services that enable individuals to thrive within their whānau and community. About the Team/Service/Location Our Community Nursing teams provide community and outpatient services from two locations, Masterton and Greytown. We deliver care directly to clients in their homes and in outpatient clinics, collaborating closely with specialist Health NZ services, primary care, and community providers. Our clients span all age groups and present with a diverse range of needs that require community nursing care, specialist nursing management, and short-term home supports. For more information on living in the Wairarapa region, please visit our website. This is a permanent full-time position, requiring 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), with a schedule of Monday to Friday. About You The ideal candidate will have at least five years of nursing experience, including a management or leadership role, and possess a strong understanding of community-based clinical nursing practice. You will demonstrate a client-centered approach, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across various settings. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in leading a team to deliver effective, safe, and timely community services that result in positive outcomes for clients and support the achievement of Health Targets. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, July 16, 2025. If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Nicky Rivers, Group Manager Community Integration, at 027 549 0397. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.