Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopaedics Theatre
Waikato Hospital
- Permanent 80 hours per fortnight Monday to Friday
- This position offers you the chance to be part of an innovative, high-impact environment that will elevate your career to new heights!
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
We are seeking an exceptional and energetic Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedics Operating Theatre team as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Waikato Hospital.
Waikato Hospital is one of the regions leading trauma centres, with Orthopaedics Theatres providing lifesaving care to both acute and planned patients, including those flown in from across Te Manawa Taki. This role offers the opportunity to coordinate a wide variety of complex and highacuity orthopaedic cases in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
If you thrive under pressure, are motivated by making a meaningful difference, and bring significant orthopaedic theatre experience, this is an outstanding opportunity to step into a pivotal clinical role within a highly skilled team.
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About the Service
The Theatres and Anaesthesia department at Waikato Hospital is comprised of 24 Operating Theatres, a Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit and Day of Surgery Admission Unit. A wide range of surgical specialties include Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Vascular, Cardiac, Urology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Paediatrics, Delivery Suite, Gynaecology, Maxillofacial and more.
About Hamilton
Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts.With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities.
The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.
Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.
With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
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About you
As a Clinical Nurse Co-Ordinator Orthopaedics Theatres, you will need the following professional requirements for the role:
- A minimum of 8 years post-registration experience in Orthopaedic Theatre Nursing with comprehensive knowledge of acute and elective orthopaedic procedures and workflows.
- Strong clinical leadership skills with proven experience in co-ordinating, leading, supporting and mentoring a multidisciplinary team in highly complex orthopaedic operating lists.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and respond effectively to complex and high-pressure clinical situations, using high-level clinical judgement and decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with surgeons, anaesthetists and wider clinical teams
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 6 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process