Community Allied Health Clinical Coordinatorat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Alexandra
Dunedin HospitalPermanent, full
- time roleSalary $116,390Health 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 roleCommunity healthcare provision is key to supporting our health system and community.
This community clinical coordinator role will support both inpatient and community teams to coordinate efficient, effective and safe services, within available resources.This role is exciting and varied, it will:support teams to get people either hometo keep people living quality lives at homeprevent people presenting to hospital, and coordination of interim care into ARC facilities.You will work alongside:community teamsinpatient teamsARC facilitiesprimary care agenciesunit managersother clinical coordinators.This role provides leadership for the coordination of clinical service delivery, clinical leadership and direction to staff across community.In this role, you will:provide clinical leadershipmonitor and mitigate riskcoordinate ACC contractsactively engage in quality initiativesmanage the day-to-day functioning of the service to ensure delivery of safe patient focused caresupport staff education.This position does not encompass budget responsibility but has delegation of authority for management of staff within the community team.View position description.About the Team/Service/LocationHealth New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youThis is a demanding and challenging role where the successful applicant will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills and a clear commitment to high quality care and the development of the Service.
Key to your success in this position will be your ability to build solid relationships and bring teams along the journey of change.We are looking for an experienced healthcare professional who holds a valid annual practicing certificate.The successful candidate will:have strong group facilitation skills and a demonstrated history of a collaborative team approachhave an excellent knowledge of adult teaching and learning principlesdemonstrate strong clinical decision-making skillshave excellent communication and engagement skillshas advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution, diffusion and mediation skills.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.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 11 July 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.