Pediatric Nurse Educator & Clinical Mentor

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

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.