Clinical Nurse Educator - Southern Region

New Zealand Government; Wellington; A distancia; NZD 105.000 - 148.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator role within the New Zealand Government’s Pae Ora – Primary Health Services Team offers leadership in clinical education across prisons and health services nationwide. The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing, patient safety, and quality improvement, with remote work and travel to multiple sites across NZ.

Regulatory nursing registration, a current PDRP Portfolio, and strong teaching and communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Registered Nurse with Nursing Council of NZ registration.
• Holds a current PDRP Portfolio; PDRP assessor experience preferred.
• Organised and methodical, adaptable to diverse situations.
• Ability to stay positive in challenging situations with sound judgement.
• Clinical leadership experience with staff as teaching resource.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and application across health system.
• Experience working with Maori, whanau, hapu, iwi to maximise wellbeing.
• Current driver license and willingness to travel across regions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver education and professional development for healthcare teams nationwide.
• Champion evidence-based nursing practice and patient safety.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and assess clinical practice standards.
• Travel between sites to build relationships and support operational delivery.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Adult education

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Maori health understanding

Driver license

Educación

Registered Nurse (NZ)

PDRP Portfolio

PDRP assessor experience

Descripción del empleo

Full time, permanent positionSalary based on relevant skills and experience; mid-point is $123,511Christchurch based role, within the National Office team led by the Chief Nurse/Director Physical Health'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - `There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our peopleNga kawenga | About the roleThe Pae Ora - Primary Health Services Team is responsible for Ara Poutama Aotearoa's overall focus on oranga, inclusive of general health, mental health, addictions, and disability. Our priority is to provide services that support the advancement of health equity for Maori. We do this through our strategies, policies and practices. Within prisons we have a multi-disciplinary approach to service provision to ensure we target and meet the needs of the people in our care.We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator to step into this key leadership position, driving clinical excellence and evidence-based nursing practice. This established role is pivotal in providing education and professional development to the healthcare teams across the motu while ensuring patient safety and quality improvement remain top priorities.While this position is affiliated with our National Office, the role supports services across multiple regions and is primarily undertaken remotely. The successful candidate will provide support and oversight across Rimutaka and Arohata Prisons in the Wellington region, as well as Southern sites throughout the South Island.Regular travel between sites will be required to build relationships, support operational delivery, and engage with key Pae Ora stakeholders. All approved work-related travel and associated costs will be covered by the department. Applicants should be comfortable working independently across geographically dispersed locations and maintaining strong connections with teams through a combination of virtual and in-person engagement.This is a fantastic opportunity to influence and foster a culture of continuous improvement, championing best practices in quality and risk management.Professional registration is required, applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays in verification.The team led by the Chief Nurse/Director Physical Health is based in the National Office in Wellington, however the team is largely regionally based and ability to operate within a geographically located team is essential.He korero mou | About youWe are eager to hear from health professionals who can evidence meeting the following requirements within their cover letter and CV:A Registered Nurse through the Nursing Council of New Zealand.Holds a current PDRP Portfolio and experience as a PDRP assessor are preferred.Is organised and methodical but is flexible and can adapt to reflect diverse situations and people.Ability to deal positively with challenging situations, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and a solutions-focused approach.Experience in a clinical leadership role, coupled with experience of best practice clinical practice, terminology and procedures.Experience of working directly with staff as an expert teaching resource demonstrating adult and contemporary education techniques.Strong verbal and written communication skills including good attention to detail and concise writing skills.Comprehensive understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and application to all work across the health and disability system.Demonstrated experience in working with Maori, whanau, hapu, iwi to maximise health and wellbeing.Commitment to working within a Kaupapa Maori health service that incorporates matauranga Maori and Rongoa Maori practitioners.A current driver licence with the ability and willingness to travel across the Auckland region as required. This may also include travel across the motu.Nga painga | The benefitsThe salary range is $104,985 to $148,214, with midpoint $123,111. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.You can find out more about us here.Tono inaianei | Apply nowApplications Close 11pm Tuesday, 24 November 2026.To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email [e-mail].