Nurse Educator - Workforce & Practice Development Unit

Location: Based at Wellington Regional Hospital required to also work across, Lower Hutt and Kenepuru Hospital and MHAIDS service

Contract: Permanent, Full time – Monday to Friday business hours

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Educator role in the Workforce and Practice Development Unit.

With your fresh ideas and innovative approach, you are invited to apply for a role that provides a leadership opportunity in a senior designated position. This is a full-time, permanent position for a registered nurse. The Nurse Educator is responsible for co-ordinating all aspects of the pre-registration Clinical Learning Environment (pre-registration nursing student placements), delivering preceptorship education, and supporting the on-going education and development of the health care assistant (HCA) workforce. 

About the Team/Service Location

The Workforce and Practice Development Unit (W&PDU) supports the District Chief Nurse and Nurse Directors across the District. This support enables the alignment of the W&PDU’s professional, operational and strategic leadership accountabilities, within allocated resources to reflect national, regional and District priorities. This is a highly motivated and supportive team that leads a culture of education and professional development to enhance the workforce capability to provide high quality and safe services.

About you

The position would suit a self-motivated, organised person who is passionate about education and development of the pre-registration nursing (student) and health care assistant (HCA) workforce. The preferred candidate will have the ability to deliver preceptorship education, co-ordinate clinical learning experience placements for pre-registration nursing students and support professional development of HCAs. The ability to develop effective relationships with nurse leaders and educators in the clinical settings and strong partnerships with tutors and academic staff from Tertiary Education Providers is vital. Experience in Microsoft Excel and database management would be valuable.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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