Neonatal Unit Nurse Educator

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead neonatal education across Tauranga and Whakatāne. This senior role is part-time (0.4 FTE), Monday to Friday, delivering education, mentoring staff and driving clinical excellence.

You will champion evidence-based practice, support professional development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for pēpi and whānau in a family‑centred care environment.

Qualifications

• Strong neonatal clinical experience and mentoring capability.
• Adult or clinical teaching qualification and workplace assessor qualification.
• Familiar with IHI Model for Improvement or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Influence clinical practice across Tauranga and Whakatāne Neonatal Units.
• Promote and deliver clinical education and professional development.
• Mentor nursing staff and advance evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to clinical excellence, quality improvement and family-centred care.

Skills

Neonatal clinical experience

Evidence-based practice

IHI Model for Improvement

Communication skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Nursing

Adult or clinical teaching qualification

Workplace assessor qualification

Job description

Work across the neonatal units at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitalsPart-time position 0.4 FTE, working Monday to FridaySupport nursing development, clinical excellence and improved outcomes for pēpi and their whānau

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This senior nursing education role provides an opportunity to influence clinical practice across both the Tauranga and Whakatāne Neonatal Units. You will promote and deliver clinical education, support professional development, mentor nursing staff and strengthen evidence-based practice. Working alongside the neonatal teams, you will contribute to clinical excellence, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, family-centred care.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will work alongside the neonatal nursing teams at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals, supporting staff development and consistent, high-quality care across both units. You will build strong working relationships with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary teams, helping create a positive learning environment focused on pēpi, whānau and clinical outcomes.

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About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and a genuine interest in education and developing others. Approachable and patient, you know how to build confidence, share knowledge and adapt your teaching to different learning needs. You bring a positive approach to leadership, enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to maintaining high standards of neonatal nursing practice.

What you will bring:

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Nursing, or working towards a relevant masters 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

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.