Perioperative Nurse Educator — Lead Practice & Growth

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand

Wellington

On-site

NZD 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead and elevate perioperative nursing practice within our Operating Theatre team in Wellington. This part-time permanent role focuses on education, coaching, and professional development to support nurses across all career stages.

You will drive evidence-based practice, provide visible clinical leadership, and collaborate with surgical staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while promoting continuous learning

Qualifications

Extensive Operating Theatre nursing experience.
Proven leadership and coaching capabilities.
Passion for clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

Lead innovative learning initiatives in perioperative nursing.
Facilitate education programmes for operating theatre staff.
Collaborate with clinical specialists to drive practice improvements.
Support nurses at every career stage with development.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Clinical excellence

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Education

Nursing Council registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

You will drive evidence-based practice, provide visible clinical leadership, and collaborate with surgical staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while promoting continuous learning

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