Clinical Co-Ordinator Mental Health Inpatient Unit

• Clinical Coordinator Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Wahi Oranga)
• 11am to 19.30pm shift (midshift) 
• Permanent Coordinator 1FTE
• Sunny Nelson location
• Clinical role for a suitably experienced Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker

 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager and leadership team with the coordination of high quality, safe, client focused care
• Provide specialist nursing advice, support and expertise
• Improve the experience for consumers, including their family and whānau
• Coordinate meaningful activities and education for consumers
• Ensure that quality systems are in place within and across Wāhi Oranga nursing services to enhance care delivery
• Challenge and identify barriers to service effectiveness and efficiency and work with key stakeholders to implement changes, to provide more effective and timely care/interventions.

About the Team/Location

The Clinical Coordinator role has responsibility for the day to day running of the unit and clinical oversight of a Multi-disciplinary team. You are supported by another clinical coordinator, two Clinical Nurse Specialists and a Charge Nurse Manager.  You will be a key member of the Wāhi Oranga leadership team and will be able to make a real difference in the level of care provided to Mental Health consumers. Hours and days of work will be 11am to 19.30pm Monday to Friday.

About you

• You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of health professionals.
• You will also be highly organised and motivated by work that is both busy and challenging.

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 08.02.26. 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 Tamarin.Macleod@nmdhb.govt.nz

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