Simulation Nurse Educator

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Starship Child Health is seeking a Simulation Nurse Educator to join the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme on a part-time (0.4FTE) basis. The role involves designing, facilitating, and delivering high-quality simulation-based education to strengthen clinical capability and teamwork across Aotearoa.

You will work with an experienced multidisciplinary team, promote reflective practice, and support continuous improvement in paediatric care, with national outreach.

Qualifications

• Registered NZ Nurse with APC and ongoing registration.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in nursing or related field.
• Experience teaching in clinical settings.
• PDRP Proficient or Expert.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable care.
• Paediatric acute and/or high acuity care experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate and deliver high-quality simulation-based education.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen clinical capability and teamwork.
• Strengthen learning experiences to support reflection and ongoing improvement.
• Contribute to national outreach programme and paediatric healthcare education.

Skills

Education

Team collaboration

Inclusion & safety

Reflective practice

Pediatric care

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration with APC

Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

Simulation Nurse Educator, Starship Child Health Permanent, part-time (0.4FTE) positionMake a significant contribution to simulation and education for Starship Child HealthHealth 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

Are you passionate about helping healthcare teams learn, grow, and deliver the very best care for tamariki and whānau? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nurse Educator to join the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme. In this role, you'll help design, facilitate, and deliver high quality simulation-based education that strengthens clinical capability, builds confidence, enhances teamwork, and ultimately contributes to safer care for children across Aotearoa. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary simulation team, you'll create engaging learning experiences that encourage reflection, strengthen clinical practice, and support continuous improvement across Starship Child Health and our national outreach programme. This is an opportunity to influence the way healthcare professionals learn, collaborate and care for tamariki and whānau, making a meaningful difference well beyond the walls of Starship.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Douglas Starship Simulation Programme is a nationally recognised leader in simulation-based education, supporting healthcare professionals to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to provide safe, high-quality care for tamariki and whānau. We are a passionate, collaborative, and innovative multidisciplinary team who believe the most meaningful learning happens through curiosity, reflection, and shared experience. We value diverse perspectives, encourage new ideas and foster psychologically safe learning environments where everyone feels supported to contribute, challenge thinking and continue growing. Our work extends beyond Starship Children's Hospital through a national outreach programme, partnering with healthcare teams across Aotearoa to strengthen paediatric capability, improve systems and enhance patient safety. If you enjoy working alongside people who are committed to excellence, value relationships and are driven by making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings both clinical expertise and a genuine passion for developing others. You'll thrive in an environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous learning are valued, and where every day presents an opportunity to positively influence patient care.

• Is passionate about education and supporting others to succeed.
• Builds positive relationships and works effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Creates inclusive, engaging and psychologically safe learning environments.
• Is reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Who understands the importance of delivering equitable healthcare for all communities.
• Is motivated by improving outcomes for tamariki, whānau and healthcare teams across Aotearoa.

Youll also need to have

• Have registration with NZ Nursing Council and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• Have Postgraduate certificate/diploma
• Have experience teaching in a clinical setting
• Be PDRP Proficient or Expert
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Have Paediatric acute and/or high acuity care setting experience

For more information about the position or the selection process, please contact Sonya Patel via [e-mail]. For further details, please refer to the Position Description

Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.