Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Meade Clinical Centre

• Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Ophthalmology, Meade Clinical Centre
• Permanent Part-Time
• Advance your nursing career in leadership while maintaining a strong clinical practice focus in ophthalmology.
• Our busy clinic offers attractive working hours and a supportive team environment, with opportunities to improve health outcomes for people living with sight impairment.

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

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Meade Clinical Centre (MCC) Eye Clinic, you will work in partnership with the Charge Nurse Manager to provide strong clinical leadership and support a high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmology service.

This role plays a key part in ensuring a positive experience for patients attending the Eye Clinic. You will collaborate closely with the wider outpatient team, including medical staff, reception, and booking teams, to support efficient service delivery and achievement of planned care volumes.

You will also provide direct patient care and contribute to the professional development of the nursing team, supporting and enhancing nursing practice in ophthalmic conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to combine clinical expertise with leadership in a dynamic outpatient setting.

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About the Team/Service

Eye clinic is located within the MCC outpatient facility and is the largest of our clinics delivering 120 200 appointments per day. Our team of ophthalmologists are very supportive of our experienced nursing team and the development of the CNS role for the ophthalmology service.

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide patient and whanau-centred care that reflects our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, quality improvement, and patient safety.

You will have attained, or be working towards, a postgraduate nursing qualification, consistent with the requirements of a senior nursing role.

Key requirements for this role include:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and apply sound clinical decision-making skills;
• Proven leadership capabilities with effective time-management skills;
• Advanced communication skills, and contribute to a positive team culture;
• Sound nursing knowledge and clinical experience in ophthalmology;
• A minimum of three years experience working in a New Zealand hospital or acute care setting.

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 16 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.