Job Description
Clinical Nurse Coach - Perioperative
Southland Hospital, permanent 0.8 FTE part time role available
Salary $106,739 per annum pro rata
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 looking for an experienced and highly skilled Theatre Nurse to step up into the role of Clinical Coach, supporting the ongoing development of our perioperative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional who thrives on sharing knowledge, mentoring others and driving best practice within a dynamic theatre environment.
In this role, you will work closely with theatre staff to enhance clinical capability, promote evidence based practice, and support continuous service improvement. You will play a key part in guiding nurses toward achieving departmental KPI's, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and patient centre care.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Providing clinical coaching, mentorship and education to nursing staff
Promoting and embedding best practice standards across all perioperative areas
Supporting staff development through teaching, feedback and competency assessment
Driving quality improvement initiatives aligned with service goals and KPIs
Ensuring compliance with professional standards, including ACORN guidelines
Collaborating with leadership to identify training needs and workforce development opportunities.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health 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 you
Our ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the perioperative/theatre environment
Have demonstrated clinical expertise and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care
Have a passion for teaching, coaching and developing others
Hold a current annual practicing certificate
Have a passion for teaching, coaching and developing others
Have a strong understanding of ACORN standards
The ability to influence practice, support change and contribute to service improvement
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
View Position Description
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 01 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Southland Hospital, permanent 0.8 FTE part time role available
Salary $106,739 per annum pro rata
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 looking for an experienced and highly skilled Theatre Nurse to step up into the role of Clinical Coach, supporting the ongoing development of our perioperative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional who thrives on sharing knowledge, mentoring others and driving best practice within a dynamic theatre environment.
In this role, you will work closely with theatre staff to enhance clinical capability, promote evidence based practice, and support continuous service improvement. You will play a key part in guiding nurses toward achieving departmental KPI's, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and patient centre care.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Providing clinical coaching, mentorship and education to nursing staff
Promoting and embedding best practice standards across all perioperative areas
Supporting staff development through teaching, feedback and competency assessment
Driving quality improvement initiatives aligned with service goals and KPIs
Ensuring compliance with professional standards, including ACORN guidelines
Collaborating with leadership to identify training needs and workforce development opportunities.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health 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 you
Our ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the perioperative/theatre environment
Have demonstrated clinical expertise and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care
Have a passion for teaching, coaching and developing others
Hold a current annual practicing certificate
Have a passion for teaching, coaching and developing others
Have a strong understanding of ACORN standards
The ability to influence practice, support change and contribute to service improvement
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
View Position Description
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 01 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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