Nurse Coordinator, Emergency Department

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Nurse Coordinator, Quality and Patient Safety, Emergency Department, Palmerston North HospitalPermanent, full-time position, 1.0 FTE, Grade 2, Senior Nurse and Midwifery salary scaleProvide clinical leadership across quality improvement and patient safety within the Emergency DepartmentBenefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHealth 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 RoleWe are seeking an experienced senior Emergency Department nurse to join our team as Nurse Coordinator, Quality and Patient Safety.In this important leadership role, you will provide professional leadership and expert clinical advice to support the governance and oversight of quality and patient safety within the Emergency Department. Working in partnership with the Emergency Department senior team, you will coordinate responses to serious and adverse incidents, promote organisational learning and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.You will lead and support patient safety and quality improvement activities, including clinical audits, education, policy and pathway development, incident review and the monitoring of standards of care. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams to embed systems thinking, human factors principles and a whole-person safety culture throughout the Emergency Department.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse who is passionate about emergency nursing, clinical excellence and continuous improvement to make a positive difference for patients, whānau and staff.About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:New Zealand Registered Nurse registration and a current Annual Practising CertificateCurrent or recent experience as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, with extensive emergency nursing experienceA relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification, or be working towards completion of a relevant postgraduate qualificationDemonstrated senior Registered Nurse competencies and strong clinical leadership capabilityExperience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionExperience in clinical audit, evaluation and continuous quality improvementThe ability to analyse and use data to support decision-making and service improvementStrong written and verbal communication, relationship management, facilitation and problem-solving skillsThe ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundariesA resilient, adaptable and innovative approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environmentExperience in policy or guideline development, change management, quality improvement initiatives and the design and delivery of outcome measures would be advantageous.About the Team/ServiceThe Emergency Department provides urgent and emergency care to the MidCentral community. You will work closely with the Charge Nurse, Emergency Department senior team, nursing and medical staff, operational leaders and other health professionals to strengthen clinical governance, improve standards of care and promote positive outcomes and experiences for patients and whānau.Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.About the LocationManawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | BusinessWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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. How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.