Clinical Nurse Coordinator Acute Stroke & Neurology

•  Clinical Nurse Coordinator   Acute Stroke & Neurology , Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
•  Permanent/ Part time 32 Hours per fortnight 0.4 FTE
• This is an opportunity to combine hands on clinical practice with leadership, helping to improve patient outcomes while supporting and developing a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

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 a Clinical Nurse Coordinator within the Acute Stroke and Neurology team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient care, clinical resources, and workforce activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality service delivery. Working closely with nursing, medical, and allied health teams, you will provide clinical leadership, support patient flow, and offer expert clinical guidance to staff across the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys leading from the front, making a meaningful difference to patient outcomes, and supporting the development of others. You will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and help shape a positive and collaborative clinical environment while caring for patients with complex neurological and stroke related conditions.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Acute Stroke and Neurology team provides specialist care for patients with stroke and neurological conditions across the region. The team is committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care and works collaboratively across disciplines to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and whānau.

Based in Hastings, you will join a supportive and experienced team that values clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of teamwork.

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About you

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will bring strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• At least three years of recent and relevant clinical nursing experience
• A minimum proficient level Professional Development Recognition Programme portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong time management, communication, and problem solving skills
• IV certification and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice

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 19 October 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Toni, Toni.Mewburn@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.