Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach Ōamaru at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registerd Nurse - Clinical Coach Ōamaru

Salary Band – $100,849 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata + Kiwisaver 

• Ōamaru Hospital
• 0.8 FTE / 64 Hours per fortnight
• Fixed 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 role

This 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 staff
• Supporting staff development through teaching, feedback and competency assessment
• Driving quality improvement initiatives aligned with service goals and KPIs
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards
• Collaborating with leadership to identify training needs and workforce development opportunities.
• Assisting with patient transfers from Ōamaru to Dunedin via Ambulance

About us

Ōamaru 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!

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Waitaki, New Zealand – Explore Oamaru & the Waitaki District in New Zealand (waitakinz.com)

About you

• A 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 care
• Strong credible clinical leadership skills. 
• Passion for teaching, coaching and developing others
• Able to influence practice, support change and contribute to service improvement
• First-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 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.  

Salary range

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