Clinical Coordinator Theatre

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in New Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for Theatre Services. This permanent full-time role supports the Clinical Nurse Manager and the charge anaesthetic technician in daily operations and quality activities within the operating theatres.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse, Anaesthetic Technician or Perioperative Practitioner with leadership experience and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in the theatre environment across nursing or perioperative roles.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rostering and daily operations for the operating theatres.
• Coordinate with Clinical Nurse Manager and charge anaesthetic technician.
• Lead problem solving to meet throughput and patient care targets.
• Foster clinical excellence and high practice standards in the team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Anaesthetic Technician

Perioperative Practitioner

Leadership

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

• Clinical Coordinator Theatre New Plymouth Hospital,Permanent Fulltime
• Are you are an experienced Theatre Registered Nurse, Anaesthetic Technician, Peri-operative practitioner and are wanting to step into a leadership position that offers a challenge.
• If you thrive in a clinically challenging environment, have fantastic communication skills, the ability to think outside the square and the motivation to provide exceptional multifaceted care this job is for you!

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

This role is to support the Clinical Nurse Manager, Associate Clinical Nurse Managers and theCharge Anaesthetic Technician of the Operating Theatres in the daily operational and quality activities in the unit.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have six operating theatres. The Clinical Coordinator is at the forefront of the day-to-day rostering, communication centre, and chief problem solver. You will need to be able to think on your feet, be able to implement solutions while meeting the throughput requirements for various specialties.

About you

The Candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse, Anaesthetic Technician/Nurse or Perioperative Practitioner with a wealth of knowledge in both how the operating theatre functionand other important aspects of patient care.

Ideally the candidates will have:

• Enhanced communication skills
• Recent and thorough theatre environment knowledge
• A willing and able problem solver
• Ability to think outside the square
• Have high practice standards and encourage others to meet these standards
• Able to manage evolving situations with flexibility whilst applying clinical urgency
• Previous team leader experience or senior leadership position experience.
• Proficient /Expert PDRP (or working towards).

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: TAR07027

Location:

North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Critical Care / ICU / ITU