Regional Simulation Facilitator (12 Month Ftc)

Qjumpers; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Referral bonus

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Employee network

Job summary

Southern Cross Healthcare seeks a Regional Simulation Facilitator for a 12‑month fixed-term role. Based in Auckland or anywhere in the North Island, you will lead resuscitation training and simulation activities across hospital networks, collaborating with nurse educators and multidisciplinary teams to raise clinical excellence.

You will design engaging learning experiences, identify learning needs, and travel to support local hospitals.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Nursing, Anaesthetic Technology or Perioperative Practice, with relevant professional registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• A minimum of three years' clinical experience, alongside at least two years' experience in education and/or leadership.
• Current New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) Course Director status, ideally with an adult education qualification
• A passion for clinical education, with the ability to design and deliver engaging, interactive learning experiences that build confidence and clinical capability.
• Strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and inspire multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• A proactive, organised and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Experience in simulation-based education and clinical debriefing
• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing, Health Sciences or Leadership, or experience as a Speaking Up for Safety Trainer, would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resuscitation training and design and facilitate innovative simulation-based learning using realistic clinical scenarios and blended education approaches.
• Work with nurse educators, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning needs and deliver development opportunities.
• Collaborate with educators across hospitals to champion continuous learning and clinical excellence.
• Travel to support local hospitals and deliver learning when needed.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Organized

Proactive

Education

Nursing qualification

APC registration

NZRC Course Director status

Adult education qualification

Job description

• Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Regional Simulation Facilitator (12-month fixed term role)

National Support Office or anywhere in the North Island

Are you passionate about clinical education, resuscitation training and simulation-based learning that empowers healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care? This is your opportunity to make a real impact! As our Regional Simulation Facilitator, you'll play a key role in bringing clinical education to life across our hospital network, delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, strengthen clinical skills and enhance patient safety. Working closely with our nurse educators, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you'll deliver resuscitation training and design and facilitate innovative simulation-based learning using realistic clinical scenarios and blended education approaches. From resuscitation training to simulation facilitation, you'll help equip our people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver exceptional care.

This is an exciting opportunity to share your clinical expertise, inspire professional growth and influence the quality of healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll collaborate with educators and healthcare professionals across our hospitals to identify learning needs, deliver meaningful development opportunities and champion a culture of continuous learning, teamwork and clinical excellence. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position from 11 January 2027 to 24 December 2027, that will work in collaboration with our Southern-based Regional Simulation Facilitator, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference across the organisation. The role is based at our National Support Office in Auckland CBD or remotely from anywhere in the North Island. The role will require some travel to support our local hospitals to deliver resuscitation and simulation learning when needed.

• A qualification in Nursing, Anaesthetic Technology or Perioperative Practice, with relevant professional registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• A minimum of three years' clinical experience, alongside at least two years' experience in education and/or leadership.
• Current New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) Course Director status, ideally with an adult education qualification
• A passion for clinical education, with the ability to design and deliver engaging, interactive learning experiences that build confidence and clinical capability.
• Strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and inspire multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• A proactive, organised and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Experience in simulation-based education and clinical debriefing
• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing, Health Sciences or Leadership, or experience as a Speaking Up for Safety Trainer, would be highly regarded.
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Regional Simulation Facilitator (12 Month FTC) Auckland - Auckland