Nurse Educator — Graduate Nurse Mentor & Coach

New Zealand Government Joba; Northland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whangārei Hospital seeks a Nurse Educator to support the First Year of Practice for graduates. You will design and deliver education programmes, provide mentorship, and foster professional growth across Te Tai Tokerau.

You will collaborate with nurse leaders and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based care and contribute to equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current practising certificate (Nursing Council of New Zealand).
• Postgraduate qualification in nursing or health-related field, with commitment to ongoing postgraduate study.
• Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring, coaching and supporting professional development.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable health outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver education programmes for graduate nurses.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and professional support throughout the SFYP journey.
• Collaborate with nurse leaders and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based care.
• Support workforce development and equitable health outcomes for communities.

Skills

Mentoring

Education program design

Clinical teaching

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN) or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in nursing or health-related field

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whangārei Hospital seeks a Nurse Educator to support the First Year of Practice for graduates. You will design and deliver education programmes, provide mentorship, and foster professional growth across Te Tai Tokerau.

You will collaborate with nurse leaders and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based care and contribute to equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities.