Nursing Lecturer - Timaru

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd.; Timaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Staff course discounts

Professional development leave and 
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Knowledge of local health sectors

Job summary

Ara Institute of Canterbury is seeking a passionate, registered nurse to join our Timaru teaching team. You will educate nursing students through classroom teaching, simulation labs and clinical placements, focused on the Bachelor of Nursing programme.

Join a supportive team of nurse educators with opportunities for research and professional development. This role suits experienced teachers or nurses transitioning to education in a dynamic, student-centered campus environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with a valid New Zealand Practising Certificate.
• At least three years' full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing or related discipline, ideally at Master's level.
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge across a range of nursing settings.
• Clinical expertise and educational skills to support teaching and development of future nurses.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory, simulation and clinical practice at Timaru Campus.
• Educate nursing students through classroom teaching, simulation labs and clinical placements.
• Support Bachelor of Nursing students and facilitate learning outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Educational skills

Nursing education

Clinical expertise

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing or related discipline

Job description

• Educate and mentor the next generation of nurses in a supportive and experienced team.
• Join a team of passionate nurse educators committed to excellence in nursing education.
• Enjoy a rewarding academic role with potential for professional development and career change.

Inspire future nurses and shape nursing education! Teach theory, simulation & clinical practice at Timaru Campus.

Ara is looking for a passionate, registered nurse to join our Timaru teaching team. In this role, you'll help educate nursing students through classroom teaching, simulation labs, and clinical placements. Most of your work will be with students in the Bachelor of Nursing programme.

You'll be part of a supportive team of experienced nurse educators. This role suits someone passionate about nursing and education, whether you're an experienced teacher or a nurse looking to move into teaching. There may also be opportunities to get involved in research.

• To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with a valid New Zealand Practising Certificate.
• At least three years' full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• A postgraduate qualification in Nursing or a related discipline, ideally at Master's level
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge and experience across a range of nursing settings, such as acute medical-surgical, rehabilitation, primary health care, and/or older persons' health.
• Clinical expertise and educational skills that support the teaching and development of future nurses.
• The ability to effectively guide and support students to achieve their learning outcomes.
• A genuine passion for nursing and a desire to contribute to the profession through education, helping to shape and improve future nursing practice.

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, and our Timaru campus is pretty special.

Small class sizes, approachable tutors and a close-knit community make this a place where your work has an immediate impact. Modern facilities include a library and a training restaurant run by hospitality students, all within walking distance of the Timaru city centre and Caroline Bay. A free shuttle from Ashburton and Oamaru keeps the campus well connected across the region.

We offer tangible benefits: income protection for permanent kaimahi over 15 hours, fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, generous leave provisions and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends.

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If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.