- Clinical Coordinator District Nursing Wairau and Registered Nurse positions
- Clinical Co-ordinator 0.4 FTE and RN 0.6 FTE available
- Fixed Term for 6 months
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
About the Role:
Clinical Coordinator District Nursing:
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a key professional nursing role across Health NZ Nelson Marlborough clinical services.
The purpose of the position is to:
- Provide expert clinical advice to support the co-ordination of high quality, safe, evidence based and patient focused care in the community.
- Facilitate clinical excellence and provide measured data to support patient-focused clinical outcomes.
- Monitor care delivery along with clinical and professional performance to support staff to achieve relevant Professional Portfolio levels.
- Partner with Nurse Educators to identify educational needs and provide education and mentoring for staff to address these needs.
- Provide resources and learning opportunities for ensuring the ongoing competency of EN - s and RN - s in collaboration with the Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM).
- Support the ACNM in the day-to-day provision of a service that covers palliative care in urban and rural district nursing.
Registered Nurse:
We are a vibrant and friendly multidisciplinary team committed to providing a quality service to clients in the community. The District Nursing Service runs a day-time roster (0800 to 1800) that includes weekend shifts.
- NZ Registered Nurse with a sound understanding of community nursing.
- Woundcare nursing experience is essential.
- Ability to work autonomously in the community while remaining part of the team
- Have at least 5 years of experience
About the Team/Service/ Location/You
- Exciting opportunity for an expert senior registered nurse (clinical coordinator) to help lead the District Nursing Service
- Be part of a vibrant team committed to patient-centred care based in Wairau working out of the Health Hub Blenheim
- If you are an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with broad knowledge and skills and a passion for community nursing this could be the position for you.
- You will have NZNC registration, a current practising certificate, a full driver's licence, and wound care nursing experience.
- A team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills and a commitment to quality.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 26.09.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Holly Hardaker Interim ACNM District Nursing on Holly.Hardaker@nmdhb.govt.nz
Please identify in your application which role (or if both roles) you are interested in. The FTE can be combined up make up to 1.0 FTE or divided between applicant - s dependant if you are only interested in one of the roles.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.