Clinical Nurse Manager | Perioperative

Whakahaerehia te rōpū nēhi me te whai tikangaLead a nursing team with purpose Looking for a senior nursing leadership role where the work you do genuinely gives back to your community?We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a unique community-led hospital in Southland, for a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead their nursing team and help shape the continued development of their service.This is an opportunity to combine senior clinical leadership, perioperative expertise and meaningful community impact, all within a predominantly Monday to Friday environment.About the opportunity | Mō te tūrangaWorking alongside the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe and effective delivery of clinical services while supporting a dedicated team of healthcare volunteers.You’ll have the opportunity to bring your experience and leadership style to a role where you can make a real difference, both to the patients accessing care and to the volunteers who give their time and expertise to support the hospital.You’ll be involved in:Providing clinical leadership and oversight of safe, high-quality patient careCoordinating day-to-day nursing operations and supporting efficient session and list managementLeading, mentoring and supporting a passionate team of healthcare volunteersSupporting clinical governance, quality improvement and the ongoing review of policies and proceduresEnsuring clinical facilities and equipment are maintained to a safe and high standardBuilding capability and confidence across the nursing teamWorking closely with the General Manager to support the continued development of the nursing serviceWhat you’ll bring | Ōu pūkengaYou’ll be an experienced perioperative nurse and confident clinical leader who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and bringing people together.You’ll ideally have:Significant postgraduate theatre and perioperative nursing experienceSenior-level clinical nursing experienceProven leadership and people-management capabilityCurrent NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising CertificateKnowledge of quality improvement and clinical governance principlesA patient-focused and empathetic approachStrong communication, decision-making and delegation skillsAn understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for healthcareA postgraduate qualification, or be working towards one, would be desirableWhy consider this role? | He aha ai tēnei tūranga?This is not a traditional hospital environment. Our client was established with a strong community purpose and provides free healthcare to people across Southland and Otago who are unable to access care through the public or private systems.The hospital currently provides perioperative services for colonoscopy and dentistry, with plans to continue developing its outpatient offering. For the right person, this is an opportunity to use your clinical and leadership experience in a setting where what you do has a direct and visible impact on your community.You’ll also enjoy:Monday to Friday work, supporting genuine lifestyle balanceA senior leadership position with scope to shape and develop the nursing serviceA passionate and committed volunteer workforceThe opportunity to contribute to accessible healthcare in your communityA collaborative environment where your experience and ideas will be valuedInterested? | Kei te hiahia koe ki te mōhio atu?If you’re an experienced perioperative nurse ready for a leadership role with a strong sense of purpose, we’d love to hear from you.Apply online today, or contact Sophie at Geneva Staffing for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.