Clinical Coordinator Theatre

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for Theatre to support the Clinical Nurse Manager and Theatre leadership. You will help manage daily operations, rostering, and provide multifaceted patient care in a busy six‑theatre environment.

The role requires extensive theatre experience, strong communication, and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on maintaining high practice standards and adaptive leadership.

Qualifications

• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• PG Certificate desired.
• Proficient/ Expert PDRP (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager, Associate Clinical Nurse Managers and the Charge Anaesthetic Technician in daily operational and quality activities in the unit.
• Roster and coordinate the operating theatres, communication centre, and problem-solve to meet throughput requirements for specialties.
• Provide leadership within the theatre team and maintain high clinical practice standards.

Skills

Theatre leadership

Registered Nurse

Anaesthetic Technician

Peri-operative Practitioner

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

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 the Charge 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 function and other important aspects of patient care.

Ideally the candidates will have : Enhanced communication skills Recent and thorough theatre environment knowledge A mature positive attitude 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.

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Engaging in post graduate experience study (PG Certificate desired)
• 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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday 5 November 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Linda Smith-Madden [e-mail]

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.