Fixed Term, part-time role (0.8 FTE), Maternity leave cover to March 2025.

Medical & Elder Services, Whangarei Hospital

Working with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.

We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to work across the Medical Wards for the Medical & Elder Directorate based in Whangarei Hospital.

About the role

The Nurse Educator's primary purpose is to work within the service and organization contributing to the development of clinical practice through the delivery of education to the nursing workforce.

The role provides support to the broader nursing workforce by developing, contributing and collaborating with other service and directorate nurse educators and members of the health team to improve patient outcomes; by being responsible for promoting, facilitating and providing clinical education to maximize healthcare delivery.

The outcomes of the role are to facilitate all new and experience staff to receive the appropriate clinical support for orientation and ongoing professional development to enable the provision of safe patient/tūroro/tangata whai ora care.

This is a fixed term, part time role working 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday until the end of March 2025.

Key Requirements

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate
• Relevant Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
• PDRP Expert
• Working towards completion of Master's degree in nursing or health related field
• Experience in clinical teaching, research, strategic planning and policy development skills
• A commitment to Biculturalism

Benefits

• Be part of a supportive and progressive team
• Ongoing nursing education and professional development opportunities
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated

A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything that the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz

Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS24-119

Closes: 3 November 2024