Clinical Coordinator - Lakes General Ward

Marketplace; Otago; Remote; NZD 117,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Southern invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Lakes District Hospital. The role supports the Charge Nurse Manager, helps establish clinical nursing standards, and will oversee ward operations with a hospital-wide view.

The position is part-time 0.4 FTE, mostly office hours with weekend mornings and afternoon shifts; salary range $116,876–$124,480 pro rata, NZD; based in Otago.

Qualifications

• Graduate or post-graduate nursing qualification or working towards this level.
• Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• PRDP Level 4 or working towards completion within 6 months of appointment.
• Registered Nurse with Nursing Council New Zealand and current annual practising certificate.
• Several years in an acute hospital setting; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work with the Charge Nurse Manager to establish clinical nursing standards.
• Provide oversight of ward operations with a focus on the Emergency Department.
• Lead and model quality and safety best practice across the hospital.

Skills

Graduate qualification

Post-graduate qualification

Nursing registration

Annual practising certificate

PRDP Level 4

Clinical leadership

Quality & safety

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Post-graduate qualification

Tools

N/A

Job description

# Clinical Coordinator - Lakes General Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Clinical Coordinator – Lakes General Ward*** **Lakes District Hospital, part time 0.4 FTE available*** **Salary between $116,876 - $124,480 per annum pro rata**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 Clinical Nurse Coordinator will assist and work collaboratively with the Charge Nurse Manager in the establishment and promotion of clinical nursing professional standards.At Lakes District Hospital this role will be on Saturday and Sunday Morning and Monday to Sunday Afternoons. While the role will be primarily focused in the Emergency Department they will be expected to have oversight of the entire hospital.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 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**Our ideal candidate will have:* A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification, or working towards a this level.* Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action* Current PRDP Level 4 or working towards completion/renewal within 6nmonths of appointment* Registered Nurse registration with Nursing Council New Zealand* Current annual practising Certificate* Several years of experience in an acute hospital setting* Extensive experience in and knowledge of clinical quality and safety, best practice.* Personal agility, ability to prioritise work in a constantly changing environment* Strong clinical leadership, management and communication skills* Innovation and flexibility with a positive and problem-solving approach in all situations**Working at 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.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 15 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 10-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 15-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 241249 || Attachment: | CNC (Lakes) Position Description (2026).pdf (PDF, 342KB) || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.