Job Description - Clinical Coach - Critical Care (ROT03159)
Clinical Coach - Critical CareVacancy No:ROT03159
Join Our Team as a Clinical Coach – Rotorua Critical Care Unit0.5 FTEPermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role Rotorua Hospital's Critical Care Unit is seeking a Clinical Coach to play a vital role in mentoring and supporting our nursing team in achieving clinical excellence.
As a Clinical Coach, you will:
Work alongside nurses in the clinical setting, role-modeling expert practice and fostering evidence-based decision-making.Provide coaching to new-to-critical-care nurses, including NETP, Change of Specialty, and internationally qualified nurses.Support critical care nurses in developing comprehensive assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning.Ensure critical care nurses apply learning plans and demonstrate competency in delivering safe, patient-centered care.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educators to create and deliver impactful learning and development opportunities.Key Responsibilities Spend 95% of your allocated time coaching in the clinical environment.Model and promote timely interventions, accurate communication, and high standards of care delivery.Support orientation programs and district-wide educational initiatives, including new graduate programs.Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages professional growth and development.Maintain and expand your own clinical competence and certifications relevant to critical care nursing.About you: The successful candidate will bring: Advanced clinical expertise in critical care nursing and a commitment to promoting excellence in practice.Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to foster confidence and competence in others.Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.A dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.About the Team/Service/ Location Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Why join us? You will be part of a supportive team in a dynamic, high-acuity environment and help shape the future of critical care nursing through mentorship and education. Furthermore, enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth in a progressive healthcare organization.
$100,849 -$106,739 pro-rated to hours worked
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply Make a lasting impact by advancing the skills and confidence of nurses in the Critical Care Unit and click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.
Please note the recruitment team will review your application when we return on the 6th January 2025
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