Clinical Nurse Coordinator – ED Lead, Lakes 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

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.