Clinical Coach

• Southland Hospital
• Permanent, part-time role (0.7 FTE)
• Salary band $106,739 p.a. 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

The Clinical Coach will work in the Critical Care Ward, acting in the role of coach, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent in the pursuit of excellence and improved health outcomes. This role will provide clinical support and education for newly graduated nurses and new staff to Southern.

Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Promotes excellence in nursing/midwifery practice within an interdisciplinary environment
• Promotes the enhancement of practice and the development of knowledge and skills for nursing/midwifery staff
• Shows effective nursing/midwifery leadership and consultancy with a support and educational focus
• Promotes and utilises research and evidence-based nursing/midwifery practice
• Maintains own professional development

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

You will have considerable post-graduate experience in critical care nursing and have passion for supporting and developing the skill base of fellow nurses. You must have first-rate knowledge of the professional standards and regulations for nurses plus superior written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

We're looking for a Registered Nurse with strong credible clinical leadership skills.

You will also have:

• a current practising certificate
• a current Portfolio (PDRP or equivalent) or be working towards one
• strong communication, mentoring, and coaching skills
• a first-rate knowledge of professional standards and regulations for nurses with impeccable practice standards and nursing speciality knowledge
• the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative manner

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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 Monday, 8 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton

We 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.