Charge Nurse Manager - Aroha Pai (Intellectual Disability Unit)

About the role

Aroha Pai is a 6-bedded inpatient unit at Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch that provides 24-hour care for people with intellectual disability and a mental illness, using integrated multidisciplinary teams and the least restrictive care possible. This is a fixed-term, 1 FTE leadership role for an experienced registered nurse in mental health, ideally someone who has previously been a Charge Nurse Manager. The position runs Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm, until February 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership of the unit, supporting the team to maintain a high standard of care.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, Clinical Nurse Specialist, other Charge Nurse Managers in the Intellectual Disability service and Adult Inpatient Group, and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure quality care.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the unit and help integrate the Aroha Pai service into Wahi Tumanako.
• Support transition planning for service users and staff, working with Wahi Tumanako governance and steering groups and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to nursing standards, quality initiatives and evidence-based patient care, and support professional development of colleagues.

Required profile

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with Mental Health scope and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Studying towards or holding a postgraduate diploma; a relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Proven experience in management or leadership roles, with the ability to influence decision-making and change.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Disability and adult inpatient services, and experience with change management, are distinct advantages.

Applications are made through the online careers portal and should include a covering letter highlighting relevant skills and experience. Applications are reviewed as received; the closing date is Friday 20 November.