Trauma Nurse Coordinator - Perioperative

Trauma Nurse Coordinator - Perioperative

Salary Band – $116,876 - $124,480 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver 

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week + Monday to Friday hours
• Permanent vacancy 

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 us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Trauma Nurse Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the coordination and ongoing development of the Dunedin Trauma Service.

As the Trauma Nurse Coordinator, you will be part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for the development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of the Dunedin Trauma Service. Working collaboratively with clinicians and specialty teams involved in the care of trauma patients, you will support the coordination of patient care across the continuum, promote adherence to agreed clinical pathways, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

The role provides expert clinical leadership, facilitates communication and coordination across services, and supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred trauma care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and collecting data on non-major and major trauma patients admitted to Dunedin hospital
• Managing the data collection of major and non-major trauma patients admitted to hospital
• Working with speciality teams, throughout the hospital to ensure care for trauma patients follows agreed guidelines
• Working towards case management of identified major trauma patients from admission to discharge under specific protocols, and monitor non-major trauma cases
• Providing expert advice and education to health care practitioners (internal and or external) on the management of patients admitted as result of trauma
• Participate and in some cases lead quality improvement work related to improving the care of patients with both major and non-major trauma.
• Support the trauma Mortality and Morbidity meetings.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Significant trauma related nursing experience
• Demonstrated leadership and clinical coordination experience.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously.
• Experience in data management and interpretation is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to help shape and develop the team.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to trauma patient journey.

If you are a passionate nurse with experience in caring for trauma patients and looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the DSN Pay Scale, between $116,876 and $124,480 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 13 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact so.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.