Clinical Coach - Emergency Department

Emergency Department

• Tauranga Hospital, great location
• Permanent part-time, 0.6 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

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 Registered Nurse Clinical Coach role is responsible for promoting targeted and planned point of care clinical education and coaching for an identified individual nurse, nursing cohort or team. This role supports relevant Emergency Department education plans.

The clinical coach will work in partnership with a variety of other roles including the Nurse Manager, Nurse educator and preceptors and will work rostered shifts sharing a caseloads with the nurse to maximise education and coaching opportunities.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Emergency Department at Tauranga Hospital is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing high-quality, patient-centered acute care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We serve a diverse population with a wide range of clinical presentations—from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies.

Our team is made up of skilled healthcare professionals who are passionate about emergency care and dedicated to delivering timely, compassionate treatment in a high-pressure setting. Working collaboratively across disciplines, we focus on rapid assessment, evidence-based practice, and seamless care coordination to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Joining our ED means becoming part of a high-performing, supportive team where no two days are the same—and where your skills, initiative, and resilience will be valued and nurtured.

About you

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience in the Emergency care setting
• Experienced preceptor
• Minimum proficient portfolio aiming for expert

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 24th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, 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.