Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopaedic Theatres at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent Full time - 80 hours per fortnight- Monday - Friday
• Coordinate interesting and challenging orthopaedic cases- let your leadership skills shine
• This is an opportunity for you to make a real impact in patient care while developing your skills

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

The role

We are seeking a highly experienced Registered Nurse to join the orthopaedic operating theatre team as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator here at Waikato Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position.

As a major trauma centre, Waikato Hospital orthopaedic service provides care to both emergency and planned care patients. You will have the chance to coordinate interesting and challenging orthopaedic cases. Our fast paced environment is perfect for those looking to make a real impact while developing their skills further. Previous experience orthopaedic operating theatres is essential.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Leadership and co-ordination of orthopaedic surgery within the department
• Mentor and Develop expertise of others in the operating theatre environment
• Theatre list coordination
• Communicate effectively and build professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team
• Proactively address challenges and solve complex situations, often by making quick decisions under pressure
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Lead and participate in audits and evaluations

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About the Team/Service

The Theatre and Anaesthesia department at Waikato Hospital is comprised of 23 Operating Theatres, a Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit and Day of Surgery Admission Unit. A wide range of surgical specialties include General Surgery, Vascular, Cardiac, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Paediatrics, Delivery Suite, Gynaecology, Maxillofacial and more. 

About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Minimum of 5 years’ previous nursing experience in orthopaedic operating theatres in a large tertiary level hospital
• Sound understanding of orthopaedic instruments, equipment, and surgical protocols
• Proven experience successfully leading a team
• Innovative and able to adapt to change
• High attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with surgeons, anaesthetists, patients, and theatre staff
• Proactive and seeks opportunities to take action
• Strong patient focus
• Current APC & eligibility to work in New Zealand

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 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 30 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson at Monique.Wilson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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