Clinical Co-Ordinator - ESD / CRT Nelson Nel Tas Permanent

Clinical Coordinator – Early Support Discharge

• An exciting opportunity for an experienced coordinator (senior nurse or allied health therapist)
• Permanent part time position working 16hrs a fortnight on top of your clinical role (see separate advertisements for the ESD team)
• Be part of a vibrant, friendly team committed to client-centred care
• An opportunity to help lead best practice in early discharge care 
• Monday to Friday only

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

As the Clinical Co-ordinator in the Early Support Discharge Team, you will play a key role in leading the team while also working alongside them in your clinical role, to help patients regain mobility and independence after hospital discharge. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care in home and community settings. 

You will work in a collaborative setting, sharing expertise and resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You will play a key role in assessing, planning, and delivering individualised treatment programs. You will support a variety of outpatient cases, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and effective support. 

The working hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Sunday. 

If you're passionate about helping people regain their independence and thrive at home, we want to hear from you! 

About the Team/Service 

An Early Support Discharge Service is being established in the Nelson Tasman region, designed to help patients transition smoothly from hospital to home with the right support. 

The team will work closely with patients, whānau, and healthcare providers to improve recovery outcomes and independence in the community. We are seeking passionate professionals to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in people's lives.

About you

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings

• A registered health professional with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• Experience of working with other professions and MDT processes
• Contract monitoring experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a can do attitude with a strong quality focus
• A capable leader but also a strong team member who is enthusiastic and innovative

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15^th March 2025.

For general enquiries please contact our Nursing Recruiter on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Lisa Parkes, Community Services and Rural Hospital Service Manager on Lisa.Parkes@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.