Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Paediatric

• Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Paediatric Ward and Special Care Baby Unit
• Fixed Term, Part-time 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE) fixed term to cover maternity leave
• Rewarding Career Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

You are an experienced and motivated nurse ready to take the next step in your clinical and leadership journey. You thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality care in paediatric and neonatal settings.

In this senior nursing role, you will support the coordination of staff, patient flow, and resources to ensure efficient and effective service delivery during afternoon and weekend shifts. This fixed-term part-time Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) role is combined with your existing Registered Nurse (RN) duties within either the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) or the General Paediatric Ward.

Our 16-bed General Paediatric Ward provides care for children up to 15 years of age, while our Level 2A SCBU supports neonates born from 28 weeks' gestation.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical judgement, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to supporting and motivating your team. If you're seeking variety, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we welcome your application.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our dedicated team is passionate about providing high-quality, family-centred care to children and their families. We work collaboratively across our General Paediatric Ward and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) to ensure a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate environment for both staff and patients. We value teamwork, professional development, and open communication. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that all team membersnursing, medical, and allied healthcontribute to positive outcomes and continuous learning.

As part of our team, you'll be supported to grow your skills in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skillset;

• A senior nurse with strong clinical judgement and leadership capabilities
• High-level clinical skills in paediatric and/or neonatal nursing
• Proven ability to lead, support, and motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates professionalism and calm under pressure
• Holds PDRP Level 3 or 4, reflecting a commitment to clinical excellence and professional growth
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centred care

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 review the position profile,  To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Robertson via email on Michelle.robertsont.nz