Charge Nurse Manager DPU Establishment
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Charge Nurse Manager Day Procedure Unit (DPU) Establishment
Salary Band $126000 $138000 p.a Kiwisaver
- New Dunedin Hospital reporting to the Nurse Manager Perioperative and Outpatients
- 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week)
- Fixed-term vacancy February - November 2026
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
The New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building is scheduled to open in October 2026. This facility will include a state-of-the-art DPU featuring four operating theatres and four procedure rooms.
The Charge Nurse Manager Day Procedure Unit (DPU) Establishment provides clinical leadership and operational oversight to ensure readiness for Day 1 opening commissioning and accreditation. The role ensures safe efficient patient-centred care aligned with Health NZ standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide clinical leadership and governance for the DPU.
- Recruit orientate and build a nursing team ready to hit the ground running.
- Ensure day 1 readiness including equipment and consumables.
- Implement of model-of-care improvements and new workflows.
- Develope and align protocols pathways and policies.
- Coordinate digital solution implementation and staff training.
- Support commissioning accreditation processes change initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee financial and resource planning for operational readiness.
- Enhance patient experience through feedback mechanisms with the Consumer Health Council
- Collaborate closely with Nurse managers from Perioperative and Outpatients
About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
- Hold a current NZ APC and relevant post-graduate nursing experience
- PDRP Level 4 and be looking to develop advanced nursing and leadership skills.
- Extensive perioperative nursung experience
- Experience in a leadership position
- Previous experience managing projects would be advantageous
Working for 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.
Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the DSN Pay Scale Grade 4 between $126124 and $138057 p.a dependant on relevant experience.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 14 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
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