Are you an experienced nurse who is passionate about sharing your knowledge and enjoy coaching and supporting other staff members? If so, this is an opportunity for you take the next step in your career in the field of nurse education!

Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealand's northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and paediatric ward with all the supporting services, and also provides a substantial community health service.

About the role:


We are currently seeking a Nurse Educator to work in the General Ward, Kaitaia Hospital with knowledge in various specialties and the skills to promote, facilitate and provide clinical education.
The primary functions of this role are to maximise health care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and promote clinical excellence and evidence-based professional nursing practice.

This position is permanent 0.6 FTE, working 24 hours per week between Monday to Friday.

This is rewarding role with an opportunity to make an impact on the development of the nursing profession and your rural community. You will be a part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team and have plenty of support for professional development opportunities.

Working with Health New Zealand / 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.

About you:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate
• Relevant Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma
• Ability to identify, plan and facilitate learning activities and education programmes relative to your practice area
• Ability to work as part of a team environment

If you can communicate effectively, have a strong patient/client focus and a flexible approach to work, showing an ability to adapt to new challenges then we would love to hear from you

Health New Zealand / 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.

A career with 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 the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

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: NS24-160
Closes: 5 November 2024