Dunedin Hospital

• Permanent Part Time Position
• 24 hours per week

About the Role – what's in it for me?

We are looking for a Nurse Educator to step into this 0.6 FTE permanent role to continue to support new and existing staff within the Surgical department 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.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 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 practising certificate, hold or be working towards an appropriate postgraduate qualification, and hold or be working towards PDRP.   

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 Southern DHBs values and objectives then we welcome your interest in joining our team.

About Southern DHB

Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. 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.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there's literally something for everyone. Why don't you check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

See position description.

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th July

Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB?If so, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

For further information please contact Hollie Bingham, Recruitment Advisor – hollie.bingham@southerndhb.govt.nz  

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
• Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To Apply: We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/17062/