Registered Nurse- Clinical Coach, Kidz First Neonatal Unit
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Registered Nurse Clinical Coach – Neonatal Care Unit
- Middlemore Hospital, Part Time Fixed Term Role (0.8 FTE)
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Rostered Shifts
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:
Are you passionate about supporting and developing your nursing colleagues and want to share your knowledge with others? There is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical Coach providing support to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Baby Unit.
As a Clinical Coach you will:
- Love providing clinical guidance and support to nurses, particularly those who are new to the unit, including new graduates.
- Be excited about using your strong evidence based clinical skills to enable confident clinical skills competence assessment.
- Be wanting to continue to grow and develop your leadership skills.
Clinical Coaches on the Neonatal Unit at Counties Manukau are expected to:
- Be values driven
- Be passionate about providing the highest standards of care
- Love working alongside the senior nursing team monitoring and supporting the professional development of staff.
- Be passionate about equity and using your skills to support and develop our nursing workforce to deliver Te Tiriti based care, ensuring Tikanga is central to all care and relationships, particularly for our Maaori patients.
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
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 3+ years neonatal nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient or Expert level PDRP
- Post grad qualification preferred
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
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515669
Application Closes: 10 July 2025