NICU Nurse Educator: Neonatal Education Leader & Growth

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Starship Child Health is seeking a Nurse Educator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Starship Child Health in Auckland. This senior nursing role offers a permanent, part-time position up to 1.0 FTE and focuses on developing and delivering neonatal educational programs grounded in evidence, patient safety, and whānau-centred care.

The Nurse Educator will work within a large multidisciplinary team, support professional development of the nursing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate issued by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Postgraduate programme completed or in progress.
• At least 3 years of neonatal experience in a tertiary hospital.
• Sound knowledge of clinical teaching and learning methods.
• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and family integrated care.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of the Te Toka Tumai professional development programme.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide focused neonatal educational programs underpinned by evidence and patient safety.
• Contribute to Starship Child Health education development and delivery.
• Collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team to foster a positive work environment.
• Lead and support the professional development of the nursing team in neonatal care.
• Build on nurses' knowledge and provide opportunities for advancement of clinical neonatal skills.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical teaching

Neonatal experience

Interpersonal skills

Family centred care

Independent & team work

Education

Postgraduate programme

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Starship Child Health is seeking a Nurse Educator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Starship Child Health in Auckland. This senior nursing role offers a permanent, part-time position up to 1.0 FTE and focuses on developing and delivering neonatal educational programs grounded in evidence, patient safety, and whānau-centred care.

The Nurse Educator will work within a large multidisciplinary team, support professional development of the nursing