Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Theatres

• ENT and Ophthalmology Theatres, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full-time or part time position available working a minimum of 24 hours per week, Monday Friday

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

As an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will undertake a leadership role within the Perioperative Services at Whangarei Hospital and provide clinical expertise and direction to the nursing team to support best practice and patient focused care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

Key responsibility areas include:

• Contribute to and foster the use of evidenced based practice
• Provide professional leadership and supervision of the nursing team

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About the Service

Whangarei Hospital has 9 operating theatres with the following specialities:

• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• Acute/Trauma
• Dental

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About you

As an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will have the ability to develop productive and positive relationships, lead and facilitate change and be able to educate and coach staff while encouraging teamwork with a positive attitude

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate (APC)
• Relevant Post Graduate Diploma
• Designated Senior Nurse PDRP or Expert PDRP (demonstrating clinical examples)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in relevant specialty area

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 13th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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