Clinical Nurse Lead - Ward
Clinical Nurse Lead - Ward
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital represents a fast-developing private healthcare campus on Auckland's North Shore. One of four Southern Cross wholly owned hospital sites in the Auckland region, the North Harbour campus includes the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the North Shore. Within our campus is the Northern Clinic which is home to a range of specialist consulting suites and treatment centres including endoscopy, cardiology services, cancer care, sports medicine and radiology.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As the Ward Clinical Nurse Lead, you will play a vital role in leading and supporting our nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality care within a surgical ward setting. This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE), rostered Monday to Sunday. Reporting to the Ward Services Manager, you will provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and operational leadership to ensure nursing practice consistently aligns with Southern Cross Healthcare’s standards and values. This position offers the opportunity to influence care delivery and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
You will be responsible for managing staff performance, guiding professional development, and promoting continuous improvement across the ward. Your advanced clinical expertise and strong leadership skills will be essential in maintaining excellence in patient-centred care and cultural safety. Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Senior Leadership Team and hospital staff, while also engaging with patients, families, and medical specialists to ensure the highest standards of care and communication. If you are passionate about clinical leadership and committed to shaping a supportive, high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 5 years of relevant post-graduate nursing experience
- Inspiring leadership – a track record of motivating, guiding, and empowering clinical teams
- A commitment to clinical excellence – with a postgraduate qualification in progress or completed
- Advanced clinical knowledge in surgical nursing, including emergency and complex case management
- Confident with tech – you know your way around digital systems and can pick up new tools quickly
- A natural team player – collaborative, reliable, and able to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
