Nurse Educator - Mental Health & Addictions

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; Presencial; NZD 60.000 - 82.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Health New Zealand invites applications for a Nurse Educator in Hawke’s Bay to shape the future mental health workforce. You will develop education programmes, provide coaching to nursing and support staff, and drive professional development within Mental Health and Addiction Services.

The role focuses on planning, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based education, with collaboration across clinical leaders and frontline teams to improve patient outcomes.

Formación

• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least five years of relevant clinical experience, ideally within mental health and addictions.
• Postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent experience.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or educating clinicians to build capability and confidence.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate education programmes for Mental Health and Addiction Services.
• Lead planning and coordination of education activities to support evidence-based practice.
• Provide expert guidance, coaching, and support to staff managing acute mental health presentations.
• Contribute to orientation programmes and professional development pathways.

Conocimientos

Coaching / mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Nursing registration

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Descripción del empleo

Nurse Educator - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent, Part Time, 57 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future mental health workforce by supporting clinicians to grow their skills, strengthen best practice, and improve outcomes for the people and communities they serve.

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

As a Nurse Educator - Mental Health and Addictions, you will play a pivotal role in developing the capability, confidence, and clinical expertise of nursing and support staff across Mental Health and Addiction Services, with a particular focus on the mental health inpatient unit.

Working closely with clinical leaders and frontline teams, you will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of education programmes that support evidence based practice, professional growth, and high quality care. You will provide expert guidance, coaching, and support to staff managing acute mental health presentations while contributing to workforce development initiatives, orientation programmes, and professional development pathways. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for education to make a lasting impact on both staff development and patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Professional Development Unit brings together education and workforce development expertise into one integrated team that supports learning, capability building, and professional growth across Health New Zealand. Nurse Educators work in partnership with clinical services while remaining connected through a centralised education team model.

Based in Hastings, this role works closely with Mental Health and Addiction Services, supporting staff to deliver safe, responsive, and evidence based care while fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.


• At least five years of relevant clinical experience, ideally within mental health and addiction services.


• Postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent experience, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.


• Experience coaching, mentoring, or educating clinicians to build capability and confidence.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.