Clinical Coach

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent part time  0.8FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The primary purpose of the role is to: 

Promote and provide targeted and planned point of care clinical education and coaching for Supported First Year of Practice (SFYP) nurses within the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) 

This role supports relevant education plans aligned to individual and service needs in conjunction with the nursing leads of the area. As a RN, they meet the needs of patients and their family/whānau using contemporary nursing care, which is safe, appropriate, and effective. 

The care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity, and is patient/whānau centred, culturally safe, and evidence based. The clinical coach works rostered shifts/across the continuum, sharing a case load with the nurse to maximise education and coaching opportunities. 

The RN – Clinical Coach will respond to the changing needs of the District, performing other tasks as required. The RN is expected to contribute to the implementation of District and nursing goals and values, and to promote Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley as a centre of excellence for nursing practice.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Clinical Coach will be part of the IOC working with the SFYP nurses, fostering a safe and supportive environment for ongoing clinical guidance

About you 

What we can do for you:

• An individualised orientation programme
• Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days, post graduate programmes, and leadership development.
• The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Proficient PDRP
• Preceptorship and Assessors Certification (or equivalent)
• Two or more years post registration experience

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

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

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