Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Neurosurgery and Paediatric Surgery

Location:    Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract:    Permanent, Full time 80 hours per fortnight/1.0 FTE

Salary:        MECA Senior Nurse Grade 1 (previously Grade 3)

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 

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our small team as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Neurosurgery and Paediatric Surgery. We practice in a collaborative partnership model of care to achieve best outcomes for patients and whanau. We are looking for someone who can coordinate from the time patients are wait listed for surgery until treatment occurs. You will work in a supportive environment with tailored orientation. The hours are Monday to Friday with some flexibility in hours, stat holidays off, and closure through Christmas period. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Our dedicated team consists of our Planned Care Manager, responsible for management, oversight and support of the service and team.  Clinical Nurse Coordinators advocating for their services and smoothing the surgical pathway for patients and whanau and our valued administration team support the nurse coordinators in this process.  We also work closely with the consultants, theatre teams, wards and other services such as the thrombosis team and no two days are the same.

About you 

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse holding current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Minimum two years post-graduate experience 
• Hold the established right to work in New Zealand (NZ citizenship, NZ residency or current valid work visa) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks involved in the coordination of elective surgery for two specialties
• Experience in Neurosurgery and/or Paediatric Surgery is advantageous

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 by 14th March 2025. 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.