Nurse Educator Perioperative Nelson fixed term 12 mths 0.6FTE

• Time to make a career move and take on a nurse educator role
• Coach and develop staff
• Opportunity to have a greater impact
• Fixed Term for 12 months
• 0.6FTE working 48 hours a fortnight

Health 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

The Nurse Educator Perioperative Department is a key member of both the Theatre and Workforce Development teams. Although based in the Nelson Theatre, this role will also provide support for other areas in the organisation. 

As a Nurse Educator it is your role to coach and educate staff to their best potential resulting in improved experiences for our health consumers. You will work alongside the Theatre team, leading and embedding evidence-based practice, developing education strategies, involving staff in identifying areas for development, and developing objectives and plans in order to help staff apply learnings to practice.

A large component of this role will be ensuring that clinical quality systems are in place within and across our nursing services to enhance care delivery. 

About the Team/Location

Nelson Hospital Theatre Suite consists of 6 Operating Theatres with a Recovery Room, a Sterile Services department and Endoscopy suite. We are a friendly and supportive team focusing on providing a caring and professional environment, delivering quality care and extended nursing practice. Professional development is important to us and we encourage all staff to participate in training and education.

We work hard, we do a fantastic job, and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together.

About you

• You will be an experienced, resilient and adaptable senior registered nurse with a current practicing certificate and extensive Surgical nursing experience.
• You will have excellent communication and engagement skills, and you will have demonstrated your ability to teach adults in both formal and informal setting.
• You will have a current Expert portfolio (or working towards) and a Certificate in Adult Teaching Level 4, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma, or working towards (essential).

 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 02.05.26. If you have any general questions or would like a copy of the position description please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Jodi Miller, Associate Director of Nursing – Workforce Development at Jodi.Miller@nmdhb.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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