Tenure: Permanent, 0.9 FTE 36 hours per week

Location: Whangarei Hospital, Northland, NZ

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!

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.

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.

About the role

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for a motivated Nurse Educator to join our Perioperative Services at the Whangarei Hospital.

The Nurse Educator is responsible for promoting, facilitating, and providing clinical education to maximise healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and promote clinical excellence and evidence-based professional nursing practice.

The are 9 operating theatres. You will be working on specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, plastics, gynaecology, urology, trauma, maxillofacial, dental, ophthalmology and ENT. Being a regional hospital, your patients will range in age from paediatric right through to geriatric.

This is a varied role where no two days will feel the same – whether it is providing on the floor clinical support to staff, training and development, or supporting developing group study days. The educators also work closely with the tertiary training providers to showcase the perioperative environment.

Jointly with the current Nurse Educator, you will be responsible for the facilitation of education for our Perioperative nursing team. You will also work closely with the Nurse Manager and Associate Clinical Nurse Managers to develop and expand the current Perioperative Education programme and support clinical practice when required.

This is a permanent 0.9 FTE role working 36 hours per week.

Key Requirements   

• Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate
• At least 7 years post registration experience
• Relevant Postgraduate Diploma
• Clinical teaching experience 

Benefits 

• Attractive salary range $95,576 - $106,016
• Day Shifts – no nights or weekends!
• Flexible working arrangements
• Be a part of a fun-loving & close-knit supportive team

Should you have any questions or would like to discuss this role, please contact hiring manager Marilyn Andela on marilyn.andela@northlanddhb.org.nz  or 021 912 410.

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: NS23-240

Closes: 18 October 2023