Clinical Coordinator - Nursing
The opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi
We are seeking an experienced and proactive coordinator to join our Nursing team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a flexible opportunity, and we welcome applications from candidates seeking between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE, with hours and working arrangements negotiable for the right person.
- Fixed-term position covering maternity leave
- Choice of Rotorua or Tauranga campus location
- Diverse coordination role supporting the organisation of student nurse clinical placements
- Work with students, teaching teams and a range of health-sector placement providers
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
The Clinical Coordinator is a member of the Nursing Team within the Faculty of Health, Education and Environment. The role is responsible for supporting the effective coordination and administration of clinical placements across our nursing programmes, helping ensure ākonga have access to high-quality clinical placement opportunities.
This is a highly organised, relationship-focused role involving coordination across students, teaching teams and external health providers. You will help keep placement information, processes and communications running smoothly, while supporting the Clinical Lead and Practicum Advisor with the ongoing coordination of placement opportunities.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the administration of clinical placements across nursing programmes
- Provide active support and a positive point of contact for stakeholders, ākonga and the wider teaching team
- Maintain accurate databases, records and information relating to clinical placements
- Be a first point of contact for ākonga regarding placement enquiries, processes and allocations
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external placement providers
- Support effective planning, communication and problem-solving across placement activities
- Contribute to a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and Health and Safety
About you / He kōrero mōu
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable coordinating multiple priorities and relationships. You may come from an education, health, student services, programme coordination or administration background.
As the ideal applicant you will have proven capability and experience in the following:
- At least three years’ experience within the education and/or health sector
- Srong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Previous experience in a customer service, coordination or stakeholder-facing role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Good IT capability and proficiency with common systems and databases, including Excel, Word and Google Drive
- Strong attention to detail and efficient administration skills
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
- Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
- Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
- Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
- Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
How to apply / Me pēhea te tuku tono
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
