Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Elective Orthopaedics
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Elective Orthopaedics
- Middlemore Hospital, Fixed Term Part Time Position (0.3 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Role
- Make a difference in our community
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau is seeking a highly skilled and motivated nurse to take on the role of Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator. This is a unique opportunity to influence the coordination and delivery of elective orthopaedic surgery, ensuring that our patients receive safe, timely, and patient-centred care in alignment with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles.
As the Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:
- Managing and coordinating the elective orthopaedic surgery patient pathway.
- Ensuring optimal patient preparation and flow across the primary, secondary, and tertiary interface.
- Prioritising surgical waitlists in alignment with clinical needs and Ministry of Health requirements.
- Working in partnership with surgical teams, schedulers, theatres, and anaesthetic services to maximise operating theatre utilisation.
- Acting as a key liaison between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe and efficient care.
- Contributing to theatre scheduling meetings, list accuracy, and rescheduling cancelled surgeries.
- Driving clinical leadership, innovation, and service improvement initiatives within the orthopaedic team.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary team.
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 4+ years surgical nursing experience in NZ (post registration), preferably in orthopaedics
- Relevant post graduate qualification
- Excellent communication skills
Join us in transforming surgical journeys and making a real difference in patient outcomes. Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515626
Application Closes: 26 August 2025
