Clinical Coordinator
Child and Adolescent Specialist Mental Health Services, Southern
- Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent, full-time
- Salary between $111,240 and $117,420 per annum for Allied Professionals
- Salary between $114,025 and $121,444 per annum for Nurses
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
The Clinical Coordinator Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist Services will support the Unit Manager to help coordinate with the outpatient clinics to provide efficient, effective and safe services, within the available resources.
This role provides leadership for the coordination of clinical service delivery, clinical leadership and direction to staff across the Child and Adolescent Specialist Mental Health Teams. Working in partnership with other staff, the Clinical Coordinator is the resource and support person for the designated area to ensure the provision of safe patient care.
In this role, you will:
- provide clinical leadership to support the Unit Manager
- monitors and mitigates risk
- actively engages in quality initiatives
- manage the day-to-day functioning of the ward/unit/service to ensure delivery of safe patient focused care
- support staff education.
This position does not encompass budget responsibility but has delegation of authority for management of staff within the community team.
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About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - 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 you
This is a demanding and challenging role where the successful applicant will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills and a clear commitment to high quality care and the development of the Service. Key to your success in this position will be your ability to lead effective teams.
We are looking for an experienced health care professional who holds a valid annual practicing certificate.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Have strong group facilitation skills and a demonstrated history of a collaborative team approach
- Have an excellent knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles
- Demonstrate strong clinical decision-making skills
- Have excellent communication and engagement skills
- Has advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution, diffusion and mediation skills
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/