Nurse Educator - Professional Development Unit

North Island - Waikato Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a part-time Nurse Educator (0.4 FTE) fixed-term role in the Professional Development Unit, based at Waikato Hospital. Travel to district and regional hospitals is required, delivering evidence-based education to support safe, high-quality nursing practice.

You will work with nurse educators, clinical coaches and leaders to identify learning needs, design education initiatives, and evaluate outcomes, with a focus on equity and te ao

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with minimum five years post-registration experience.
• Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or clinical coaching.
• Proficient or Expert PDRP with commitment to ongoing advancement.
• Postgraduate study in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs and design evidence-based education initiatives.
• Deliver education initiatives and evaluate outcomes to improve nursing practice.
• Support consistent education across the district and region, including travel to hospitals.
• Collaborate with nurse educators, clinical coaches and clinical leaders to raise education quality and equity.

Skills

Nursing education experience

Clinical coaching

Communication skills

Relationship building

PDRP proficiency

Education

Postgraduate study

Job description

Nurse Educator - Professional Development Unit

• Fixed-term to March 2027
• Part-time position (0.4 FTE - 32 hours/fortnight)
• Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Shape the future of nursing practice in Critical Care.

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 a fixed-term Nurse Educator opportunity available within the Professional Development Unit, supporting the Critical Care education portfolio.

While based at Waikato Hospital, this role includes district and regional responsibilities, with travel to other hospitals across the district and region. Working in partnership with nurse educators, clinical coaches, and other clinical leaders, you will support consistent, highquality nursing education across the region. You will identify learning needs, design and deliver evidencebased education initiatives, and evaluate outcomes to promote safe, highquality, and culturally responsive nursing practice.

About the Team/Service

• Work within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Access mentorship, professional supervision, and leadership development.
• Contribute to district, regional and national education initiatives.
• Directly influence care experiences and health outcomes through education that is equity-focused and embraces te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori.

About you

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with a strong interest in clinical education and workforce development.

You will have:

• A sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori.
• Minimum five years postregistration experience, with relevant clinical background.
• Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or clinical coaching.
• Proficient or Expert PDRP, with commitment to ongoing advancement.
• Postgraduate study in a relevant field.
• Strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
• A current full New Zealand drivers licence.

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.