Charge Nurse Manager - Post Anaesthetic Care & Day Surg Units

About Us:

Kākāriki Hospital opened in 2024 & is a joint venture between Allevia Health & the NZ Surgical Group Ltd. We’re a state-of-the-art private surgical hospital with 4 theatres, a day surgery unit & 20 inpatient beds. We deliver elective surgery to both adults & children & our surgical specialties include ENT, Orthopaedics, Spinal, Plastics, General, Breast, Vascular, Bariatrics & Urology.

The Role:

This is permanent fulltime role managing both our Post Anaesthetic Care & Day Stay Units. Reporting directly to the Theatre Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team & manage both the operational & people functions of these units to ensure an exceptional standard of safety & clinical care is delivered to our patients. Your responsibilities will range from hands on clinical, people leadership, & operational duties, including resourcing both staff & equipment. You will work predominately Mon - Fri days, although some flexibility is expected & given in return.

About you:

You’re a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand APC & strong current PACU experience, including some paediatric experience. You’re a skilled & effective leader who has professional maturity, adaptability & a positive attitude.  You have a demonstrated ability to establish rapport & you build win/win relationships with all stakeholders.

We Offer you:

We're dedicated to your wellbeing so you can be dedicated to your patients. You’ll enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, generous health insurance subsidy, financial support for continuing education, Christmas & New Year close-down, free parking, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, & retail discounts via Boost.  

At Kākāriki Hospital we know that diversity makes us better, & we're committed to nurturing a workforce as diverse as the patients we serve.  Every interaction with patients, families & co-workers has the potential to make a positive impact - on them & you. So, if you're searching for a career move, where you can make a difference by just doing your best, then you're the perfect cultural fit for our team.

If this exciting opportunity grabs you, we would love to talk to you. So, please apply NOW, or for further information please contact Jan Arnold in Recruitment at [email protected]

This vacancy will close when a sufficient number of applications has been received.