Neonatal Nurse Educator – Tauranga & Whakatāne (Part-Time)

Te Whatu Ora

Tauranga

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 75,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a senior nursing education professional to influence clinical practice across the Tauranga and Whakatāne Neonatal Units. You will promote and deliver education, support professional development, mentor nursing staff and advance evidence‑based practice to improve outcomes for pēpi and their whānau.

Working in collaboration with neonatal teams, you will contribute to clinical excellence, quality improvement and safe, family‑centred care, while

Qualifications

Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practicing Certificate.
Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Nursing, or working towards a relevant master’s qualification.
Adult or clinical teaching qualification and workplace assessor qualification.
Minimum PDRP Proficient Level.
Strong neonatal clinical experience, with at least two years Registered Nursing experience.
Experience supporting evidence-based practice, research application and quality improvement, including IHI Model for Improvement or equivalent.
Confidence in clinical education, mentoring and supporting professional development.
Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Promote and deliver clinical education across Tauranga and Whakatāne Neonatal Units.
Support professional development and mentor nursing staff.
Strengthen evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
Deliver safe, family-centred care in neonatal settings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes.