Clinical Coordinator ¿ Lakes General Ward

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for Lakes General Ward. The role supports the Charge Nurse Manager in setting clinical nursing standards and overseeing quality and safety across the hospital, with emphasis on the Emergency Department.

The successful candidate will schedule weekend/morning shifts and maintain strong leadership and communication in a dynamic acute-hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with Nursing Council NZ.
• Graduate or postgraduate qualification or working towards this level.
• Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work with the Charge Nurse Manager to promote clinical nursing standards.
• Oversee hospital-wide clinical quality and safety; ensure best practice.
• Provide oversight in Lakes General Ward with ED focus and hospital-wide responsibilities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, management and communication in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Management experience

Prioritisation in changing environment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate or post-graduate qualification

PRDP Level 4 or progression within 6 months

Registered Nurse (NZ Nursing Council)

Job description

Clinical Coordinator - Lakes General Ward

Clinical Coordinator – Lakes General Ward

• 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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.