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Posted 30 July, 2026

Nurse Coordinator - Quality & Risk

Health New Zealand
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

HealthNew Zealand | South Canterbury - Based at Timaru Hospital Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largestemployer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million NewZealanders.We provide essential hospital, specialist, and communityhealth services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural townsand remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all NewZealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role Right now, we're looking for a Registered Health CareProfessional (HCP) to join the Quality & Risk team to contribute toimplementing the organisational quality and risk framework. The role ofthe Nurse Coordinator Quality & Risk is to facilitate organisationalquality systems and support staff in the planning, implementation, monitoringand evaluation of service improvement initiatives. Day to day the role is responsible for facilitatingorganisational quality systems, supporting staff in the planning,implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service improvement initiativesand upholding the code of expectations. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, alongwith local, regional and national bodies. Therefore, the ability to communicateeffectively and develop collaborative working relationships is essential. About You Applications are sought from experienced registered healthcare professionals with knowledge of the relevant legislative standards thatgovern healthcare practice and the principles of health equity. Success factors for this role includes: Effectivecommunications skills, both oral and written Abilityto prioritise work Achievementorientated focus to work Ableto interrupt data, identify key themes and great report writing skills Workingboth independently and as part of a team Energyand 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 ExperiencedRegistered Nurse in a similar role and health system ITand Computer Literacy NewZealand Annual Practicing Certificate Theright to work in New Zealand Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.' This role is covered by the terms and conditions of theNursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: GZCI6138918 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Education, Training & Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

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