Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Ophthalmology

Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Ophthalmology

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ophthalmology

Manukau Health Park, Fixed Term (18 months) Full Time Position (1 FTE)

Senior Nursing Role

Monday - Friday

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.

Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Ophthalmology team as the Ophthalmology Clinical Nurse Coordinator. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the coordination of care for patients requiring elective ophthalmic surgery, ensuring a smooth, safe, and patient-focused journey from referral through to surgery.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator’s primary role is to proactively coordinate the journey of people requiring elective surgery and manage the surgical waitlist and all resources required to deliver elective surgery within Counties Manukau and through outsourcing contracting and Ministry of Health requirements.

As the Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will:

• Manage and coordinate the elective ophthalmology surgical waiting list in line with Ministry of Health requirements.
• Case-manage patients through the pre-operative process, ensuring they are optimally prepared for surgery.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and administrative teams across primary, secondary, and tertiary services.
• Actively contribute to theatre scheduling and maximise theatre utilisation.
• Provide advanced clinical knowledge, assessment, and leadership within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain strong communication with patients, whaanau, and external providers, ensuring they are well-informed throughout their journey.
• Uphold patient safety, clinical quality, and equity of access to care.

This role requires strong clinical expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to problem-solve in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
• Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice

About You:

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 4+ years surgical nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
• Relevant post graduate qualification
• Excellent communication skills

If you are an experienced nurse with strong leadership and coordination skills, and you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes in Ophthalmology, we would love to hear from you.