Nurse Coordinator - Supported First Year of Practice
- Permanent, Part-time 0.8 FTE
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
- Supportive team and ongoing professional development opportunities
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
We welcome applications from registered nurses who have significant and varied experience in nursing, a background in coordinating or developing others, and are passionate about supporting the integration of nurse graduates into practice.
As Nurse Coordinator, you will lead coordination of the Supported First Year of Practice programme for registered and enrolled nurses at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals.
This is an exciting opportunity to expand your nursing coordination skills in recruitment, onboarding, and collaborative delivery of the SFYP programme.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This nurse coordinator role is part of the Workforce Development and Learning team. You will have access to other experienced colleagues within the practice development service.
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About you
As a Nurse Coordinator you will be a registered nurse who has achieved a minimum of Proficient PDRP level and has worked in a hospital setting with greater than 5 years of clinical experience.
- Significant experience in Public Hospital nursing settings
- Minimum of Proficient level PDRP
- Postgraduate Diploma or currently enrolled on the pathway
- Nursing experience may include unit coordination/management, RN Coach/ Adult teaching role, Preceptorship, leadership roles.
- Full drivers licence and able to travel by car between Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals.
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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 15 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
