Nurse Coordinator - Professional Development and Recognition Programme

Nurse Coordinator – Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)

Salary Band $114,025 - $121,444 p.a pro-rata + KiwiSaver

• Practice Development Unit, Dunedin Hospital
• 0.4 FTE / 16 hours per week - Monday to Friday 
• Permanent Vacancy

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

• Provide support, coordination and education in order to influence and strengthen nursing staff undertaking PDRP 
• Promote excellence and the enhancement of practice demonstration in line with Nursing Council competencies.
• Be the key resource for supporting staff to achieve their PDRP requirements as well as participate in local, regional and national PDRP forums 

Position Description

About us
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

• To succeed in this varied clinical coordinator role you’ll need to be a person who collaborates, influences, teaches, supports and mentors staff, hospital wide. The outcome of your input is a safe and highly competent workforce that reinforces our commitment to keep patients at the centre of everything we do.
• Applications are welcome from registered nurses with a current APC and a minimum of Proficient (Expert or Designated Senior Nurse), PDRP portfolio. You will also need to hold a relevant Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters and have a post-registration qualification relating to principles of adult teaching and learning and/or Unit Standard 4098.
• If you are a networker, a leader and a role model; with recognised teaching, mentoring and coaching skills, a sound knowledge of the PDRP processes; and you align with Southern DHBs values and objectives then we would love to hear from you.

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 Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Pay Scale, between $114,025 and $121,444 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.