Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Southland Hospital
- Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) role
- Salary between $114,025 and $121,444 per annum pro-rata
- Positive, professional and fun working environment
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
Our Surgical Ward is a diverse and dynamic environment where staff are valued and respected for the knowledge and skills they bring, a place where knowledge and skills are shared in a supportive manner.
We are looking for a Nurse Educator to step into this permanent, part-time role to continue to support new and existing staff within the Surgical Ward with the provision of education, training and resources that ensure practice is current, evidence based and fit for purpose.
A born communicator and collaborator, with the inherent ability to build successful working relationships, this role will see you working alongside nurses, medical colleagues as well as other educators within the wider PDU team to provide practice and professional development opportunities that enhance service delivery, quality and safety alongside improved patient outcomes.
Participating in the recruitment of new nurses, developing and implementing their orientation programme is all part of the job. If you are a networker, a leader and a role model with recognised teaching, mentoring and coaching skills, have a real passion for patient and staff safety, and you align with Health New Zealand values and objectives, then we welcome your interest in joining our team!
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - 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
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Current and considerable post registration experience in surgical nursing
- Professional credibility in the clinical setting
- Confidence and passion for supporting and developing our nurses
- First-rate knowledge of the professional standards and regulations for nurses
- Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
It is essential that you are a Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate, either hold or be working towards an appropriate postgraduate qualification, and hold or be working towards PDRP.
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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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 15 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.