Nurse Educator - Fraser McDonald Unit

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 95,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Auckland is seeking an experienced senior nurse to promote quality improvement and patient safety. You will facilitate clinical education for nursing staff at the Awhi Mātua Fraser McDonald Unit, reporting to the Nurse Director and collaborating with the AM FMU leadership.

Ideal candidates will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with Level 4 PDRP and at least five years of clinical practice, pursuing or having completed a relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Mental

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with Level 4 PDRP and five+ years of clinical practice.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or teaching study is preferred.
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality improvement and patient safety within the unit.
• Facilitate and provide clinical education to nursing staff in the AM FMU.
• Partner with Nurse Director and Unit Manager to strengthen nursing workforce development.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Level 4 PDRP

5+ years clinical practice

Driver's Licence

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing practice or teaching

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Be part of our Nursing Leadership group and help to promote, influence positive changes*** **Opportunities to step up, learn and grow your leadership skills*** **Part time 0.5 FTE position (with the option to combine with other nursing roles to make full time)**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**We are looking for an experienced senior nurse to join our team to promote quality improvement and patient safety and facilitate and provide clinical education to the nursing staff at the Awhi Mātua Fraser McDonald Unit.Reporting directly to the Nurse Director, you will partner with the AM FMU Nurse Unit Manager, Charge Nurse as well as work alongside your fellow nurse educator colleagues to strengthen the nursing role and to support professional nursing workforce development across the mental health and addictions directorate as required.This is your opportunity to influence strategy by being part of the Nursing Leadership group for the Mental Health Services Team**.**For further details, please refer to the position description here.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Awhi Mātua Fraser McDonald Unit (FMU**),**Inpatient Mental Health Services for Older People, is a 15-bed acute in-patient ward located on the Auckland City Hospital site for people over the age of 65 years experiencing acute mental illness or behavioural and psychological difficulties associated with dementia.**About you**You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with **Level 4 PDRP and at least five years clinical practice** as well as previous experience in senior nursing roles. If you have a high level of understanding of the continuum of care for service users and a commitment to the fundamental values and attitudes of modern mental health, we may have just the challenge you are seeking.You will be a committed professional with a well-grounded clinical backgroundYou will ideally have recently completed or be studying toward a relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing practice or teachingA Full NZ Driver's Licence is also essential.For more information about this role please contact Hiring manager, via [e-mail]**Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal**.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant: [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland || Location: | Auckland || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 11-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 30-Sep-2026 || Reference: | ADHB24709 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.adhb.health.nz/ |