Nurse Educator - Paediatrics

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 117,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in Dunedin is seeking an experienced educator to lead and support staff education within the Professional Development Unit. This 0.7 FTE role focuses on current, evidence-based practice and staff development.

You will mentor nurses and preceptors, collaborate across clinical teams, and promote patient safety and service quality. The role aligns with Te Tiriti principles and aims to improve outcomes for our communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or teaching others.

Responsibilities

• Support new and existing staff with education and resources.
• Collaborate with nurses, medical colleagues, and educators.
• Provide professional development to enhance service delivery, quality and safety.
• Use critical incidents as opportunities for staff development.
• Mentor nurses and preceptors where appropriate.
• Network nationally and internationally and keep up to date on trends and developments within education.

Skills

Teaching and training

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

APC registration

NZ working rights

Job description

Salary Band – $116,876 - $124,480 pro rated

• 0.7 FTE / 56 hours per fortnight

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

• Support new and existing staff within the department with the provision of education, training and resources that ensure practice is current, evidence-based and fit for purpose


• Collaborate alongside nurses, medical colleagues, as well as other educators within the wider PDU team


• Provide practice and professional development opportunities that enhance service delivery, quality and safety alongside improved patient outcomes.


• Usecritical incidents as an opportunity for staff development.


• Actas a resource person and supportstaff to achieve Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) requirements.


• Mentornurses and preceptors where appropriate.


• Network nationally and internationally and keep up to date on trends and developments within education

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind achieving these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue serving our community.

About you

• Proven experience leading or teaching others,


• Current APC and already hold NZ working rights,


• A born communicator and collaborator,


• Ableto build successful working relationships,

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.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the CEA, and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Grade 1 Pay Scale, between $116,876 and $124,480 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: 1952342

Location:

South Island - Otago - Dunedin

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Education, Training & Development