Nurse Educator: General Surgery & Trauma

North Island - Auckland Central Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking a highly motivated senior Registered Nurse for the Nurse Educator role in General Surgery & Trauma. This permanent full‑time position (1.0 FTE) offers an opportunity to shape learning and development across busy services and advance clinical education.

You will work with General Surgical and Trauma teams to assess learning needs, deliver targeted education, and foster a positive work environment that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity

Qualifications

• Registration with NCNZ is required.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice is required.
• Masters degree progress is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Have opportunity to develop organisational skills and apply clinical practice in education.
• Collaborate within General Surgical & Trauma teams to assess and deliver learning needs.
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to biculturalism

Equitable outcomes for Māori

Competence to practice (RN scope)

Quality improvement knowledge

Learning and development

Feedback and appraisal

Communication skills

Education

Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice

Masters degree progress in nursing or health-related area

Job description

Nurse Educator: General Surgery & Trauma

• Participate in organisation-wide initiatives and study days!
• Permanent- Full Time (1.00 FTE)
• Take the next step in your career!

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 have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative senior Registered Nurse for the role of Nurse Educator, General Surgery & Trauma.

In this challenging and rewarding position, you will :

• Have the opportunity to further develop your great organisational skills and put your well-grounded clinical practice experience to good use.
• Work collaboratively and innovatively within the General Surgical & Trauma teams and will assess and deliver on learning needs.
• Foster a positive work environment incorporating the Te Toka Tumai - Auckland values to ensure the service is a great place to work alongside with your colleagues.

This is your opportunity to bring your energy, ability and determination to achieve the highest standards and to raise the bar within these crucial busy services.

To hit the ground running in this role it would be advantageous if you have the following:

• A commitment to biculturalism
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
• Evidence of competence to practice within the Registered Nurse scope of Practice
• Advanced specialty knowledge and practice expertise.
• Proficient or Expert Level of practice.
• Practice assessment, appraisal and feedback skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and principles
• A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice.
• Working towards completion of Masters Degree in nursing or a health related area.

About the Location

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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

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: ADHB25217

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland