Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach Ōamaruat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern100,849 - 106,739
Registerd Nurse
- Clinical Coach ŌamaruSalary Band
- $100,849 - $106,739 p.a.
pro-rata + Kiwisaver Ōamaru Hospital0.8 FTE / 64 Hours per fortnightFixed term until April 2027 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 roleThis is an excellent opportunity to promote, facilitate, and mentor our staff in clinical skills, policies and procedures, and to support our staff learning new specialty procedures.Collaborate with medical staff, charge nurse managers, other nurses, a service educator, ward receptionists, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech language therapists.Tasks include but are not limited to:Providing clinical coaching, mentorship and education to nursing staffSupporting staff development through teaching, feedback and competency assessmentDriving quality improvement initiatives aligned with service goals and KPIsEnsuring compliance with professional standardsCollaborating with leadership to identify training needs and workforce development opportunities.Assisting with patient transfers from Ōamaru to Dunedin via Ambulance About usŌamaru Hospital is a Rural Hospital with an inpatient ward providing care for acute medical and rehabilitation services, for adults of all ages across a wide variety of specialties.
We also have an Emergency Department with triage, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces.Ōamaru Hospital is a rural hospital providing services to the wider Waitaki District.
With a 24-hour Emergency Department, a 16 bed inpatient ward, Maternity ward, Outpatients, Radiology, Allied Health and District Nursing services.Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail
- you name it, there's something for everyone!See link to short video here to view https://youtu.be/dS9ljgA4kzQWaitaki, New Zealand
- Explore Oamaru & the Waitaki District in New Zealand (waitakinz.com) About youA current New Zealand Registration and APC.A current Portfolio (PDRP or equivalent) or be working towards one
- Level 3 or 4.Strong commitment to excellence in patient careStrong credible clinical leadership skills.
Passion for teaching, coaching and developing othersAble to influence practice, support change and contribute to service improvementFirst-rate knowledge of professional standards and regulations for Nurses with impeccable practice standards and nursing speciality knowledge.Previous preceptorship experience or Adult teaching qualifications would be an advantage.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.
Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between step 5 $100,849 and step 7 $106,739 pro rata p.a dependant on relevant experience.
How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 June 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.