Nurse Educator: General Surgery & Trauma

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a senior Registered Nurse to step into the Nurse Educator, General Surgery & Trauma position in Auckland. You will lead nursing education, collaborate with General Surgical & Trauma teams, and drive learning needs assessment to raise care standards.

You will bring advanced specialty knowledge, NCNZ registration, and a commitment to bicultural and equitable care. A postgraduate qualification and ongoing development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).
• Evidence of competence to practice within the Registered Nurse scope.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice.
• Working towards Masters Degree in nursing or a health related area.
• Commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver learning for General Surgery & Trauma teams.
• Assess and address learning needs within the service.
• Foster a positive, values-driven work environment.
• Raise the bar on patient care standards in busy surgical services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

Nursing degree

NCNZ registration

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice

Master's degree in nursing/health

Job description

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.

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For more information, please contact Briar McLeod Nurse Unit Manager NIFRS, General Surgery & Trauma at 021 240 7238 or [e-mail]

About you

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