Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Leader

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Whangārei Hospital's Emergency Department. The role provides clinical leadership, coordinates daily ED operations and supports patient flow and safety.

The successful candidate will have RN registration with significant ED experience, strong assessment and decision‑making skills, and a commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration and nursing experience.
• Minimum five years in an Emergency Department.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate care and manage competing priorities.
• Calm, supportive leadership style.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for developing and supporting other nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day clinical operations of the Emergency Department.
• Support patient flow, prioritisation and timely access to care.
• Provide clinical guidance in complex situations.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice and safety.
• Mentor nurses at different career stages.
• Contribute to staff education and capability building.
• Collaborate with medical and allied health teams.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Act as a role model and advocate for patients, whānau and staff.

Skills

ED leadership

Nursing leadership

Coordination

Clinical assessment

Communication

Decision making

Patient safety

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Staff development

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Whangārei Hospital's Emergency Department. The role provides clinical leadership, coordinates daily ED operations and supports patient flow and safety.

The successful candidate will have RN registration with significant ED experience, strong assessment and decision‑making skills, and a commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team.