Nurse Educator - Sapu & Wasu

New Zealand Government; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning environment

Supportive culture

Challenging work with lifestyle

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Palmerston North invites an experienced Nurse Educator to lead education across SAPU and WASU. You will mentor nurses, coordinate orientation, and champion evidence-based practice in surgical and women’s health settings.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Palmerston North Hospital, contributing to workforce development, quality improvement, and lifelong learning while modelling clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–5 years nursing experience within the specialty.
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Hold an adult teaching certificate, or have a plan to complete this or a similar qualification.
• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma, or be working towards completion within agreed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership across SAPU and WASU.
• Support professional development, competency assessment, orientation and ongoing staff education.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and lifelong learning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

Quality improvement

Education

Adult teaching certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Nurse Educator - SAPU & WASU, Palmerston North

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nurse Educator to join our Surgical Services and Women's Health teams, supporting the Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit (SAPU) and Women's Assessment and Planning Unit (WASU).

• 48 hours per fortnight
• Opportunity to influence nursing education and clinical excellence across Surgical Services and Women's Health
• Support nurses at all stages of their careers through education, coaching and professional development
• Work collaboratively with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient and whānau outcomes

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

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 Nurse Educator, you will work alongside clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to provide educational leadership across SAPU and WASU. You will support professional development, competency assessment, orientation and ongoing staff education, while promoting evidence-based practice, quality improvement and lifelong learning. You will maintain a strong clinical presence and role model excellence in surgical nursing assessment and treatment. The position also contributes to workforce development, succession planning, service improvement and the development of education programmes that respond to identified learning and patient-care needs.

About you

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about education, developing others and improving nursing practice.

• Have a minimum of 4-5 years' nursing experience within the specialty
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Hold an adult teaching certificate, or have a plan to complete this or a similar qualification
• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma, or be working towards completion within agreed timelines
• Understand the significance and obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be able to meaningfully apply Te Tiriti principles in practice
• Demonstrate strong leadership, coaching and communication skills, with a passion for education, quality improvement and developing others

About the Team / Service

This role works across Surgical Services and Women's Health, supporting SAPU and WASU and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, the Practice Development team, Charge Nurses, operational leads and professional leads. Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay. Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College. Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice-beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance. Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight. For more information on living and working in the Manawatū: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.