Nurse Coordinator - Quality and Risk

Nurse Coordinator - Quality and Risk 

• Permanent Part Time 0.75 FTE
• Monday to Friday hours-Flexible hours
• Health New Zealand | South Canterbury – Based at Timaru Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for a Registered Health Care Professional (HCP) to join the Quality & Risk team to contribute to implementing the organisational quality and risk framework.  The role of the Nurse Coordinator Quality & Risk is to facilitate organisational quality systems and support staff in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service improvement initiatives. 

Day to day the role is responsible for facilitating organisational quality systems, supporting staff in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service improvement initiatives and upholding the code of expectations.

The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, along with local, regional and national bodies. Therefore, the ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative working relationships is essential.

About You

Applications are sought from experienced registered health care professionals with knowledge of the relevant legislative standards that govern healthcare practice and the principles of health equity.

Success factors for this role includes:

• Effective communications skills, both oral and written
• Ability to prioritise work
• Achievement orientated focus to work
• Able to interrupt data, identify key themes and great report writing skills
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Energy and drive whilst being tolerant and persistent

A sound understanding of Māori and Pacific health models, mātauranga Māori principles and aspirations, and the needs of LGBTQI+ communities and people with disabilities is essential.

Other specifications for this role include

• Experienced Registered Nurse in a similar role and health system
• IT and Computer Literacy
• New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• The right to work in New Zealand

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 

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

All applications must be via the careers portal and will close on 31 May 2026 

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