Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit
- Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
- Permanent, we have 1.8 FTE available for this CNC position and welcome flexible arrangements, including negotiated hours and days, with the option to share the role between suitable candidates.
- A fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a brand - new clinical service and making a real difference to patient care
- Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment
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
As the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) for the Surgical Assessment & Planning Unit (SAPU), you will provide senior clinical coordination, leadership, and oversight to support the safe and efficient day - to - day operation of this newly established unit.
SAPU is a new 28 - bed short - stay surgical ward, including six dedicated assessment beds for acute surgical patients. The unit has been designed to improve surgical patient flow, support early assessment and decision - making, and reduce pressure on inpatient beds and ED.
For more information on our new inpatient unit click here
In this role, you will coordinate patient flow across the service, ensuring timely assessment, admission, and discharge planning. You will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, medical staff, ED, theatre teams, and bed management to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. You will also provide clinical guidance to nursing staff, support escalation processes, and contribute to maintaining safe staffing and high standards of care.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a new service, helping to embed efficient processes, support multidisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to achieving key organisational targets.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Surgical Assessment & Planning Unit (SAPU) is a newly established service at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital. You will work closely with surgical services, ED, inpatient wards, theatre teams, allied health, and bed management to deliver timely, coordinated surgical care.
As a key member of the SAPU team, you will contribute to building a positive team culture and supporting the development of this new and innovative service.
For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
You are an experienced surgical nurse with strong coordination and clinical leadership skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and supports high - quality patient care.
You will have:
- Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate
- 3 to 5 years’ recent clinical experience in surgical care
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage patient flow effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supporting quality improvement and maintaining safe clinical practice standards
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 12th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janine Kereama । Janine.Kereama@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
