Registered Nurse Clinical Coach - Acute Care

• Located at Whakatāne Hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent – 0.8 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

About the Role

Bay of Plenty – Hauora a Toi have a permanent part-time opportunity working 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) for a Registered Nurse – Clinical Coach to join the Acute Care Unit based at Whakatāne hospital. This role offers the unique chance to combine hands-on clinical excellence with professional development and coaching, supporting nurses across the continuum of care from ICU/HDU/CCU to high-acuity admissions.

Working Monday to Sunday, you will coach, mentor, and support staff across shifts – ensuring clinical standards are upheld and continuous learning is embedded in practice. You will play a key part in fostering a sustainable and skilled workforce, supporting both new graduates and experience staff within a team committed to equity and excellence.

The Acute Care Unit (Te Whakamarumaru O Uenuku) is a 11-bed department, with the capacity to surge to 15 beds, and includes a 6-bed Level One ICU/HDU/CCU with an addition of a 5-bed high acuity area. We care for both adult and paediatric patients across the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our amazing team is highly skilled, supportive, and values-driven, delivering 24/7 care in a provincial setting where teamwork and trust are at the very heart of everything that we do. Staff are supported with ongoing education, post-graduate opportunities, and cultural learning through Te Pare o Toi and the guidance of our Senior Nurses, Educators, and coaching team.

Click on the following to meet the team: link

About you

An experienced ICU/HDU/CCU nurse with a natural ability to uplift and guide others will thrive in this role. You bring curiosity, leadership, and a deep commitment to building clinical capability.

What you will bring:

• Current NZNR and Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Recent experience in Intensive Care, High Dependency, or Coronary Care nursing.
• Proven ability to support, mentor, and coach clinical staff in a high-acuity setting.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.