Nurse Educator Surgical Services perm 0.7FTE
- Time to make a career move and take on a nurse educator role
- Coach and develop staff
- Opportunity to have a greater impact
- Permanent 0.7FTE (56 hours/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
This is a permanent 0.7 FTE designated Senior Nursing role, based in Nelson Hospital, you will work collaboratively alongside the wider nurse educator team, and will be an effective member of the nursing and MDT teams strengthen our model of care.
As a Nurse Educator it is your role to coach and educate staff to their best potential resulting in improved experiences and outcomes for our health consumers. You will work alongside the nursing teams leading and embedding evidence-based practice, developing education strategies, involving staff in identifying areas for development, and developing objectives and plans 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
The surgical services team spans two wards and provides care across multiple surgical specialties. The team are an enthusiastic and highly professional team, committed to delivering patient and whanau centred care, while fostering a collaborative, supportive and high quality clinical environment.
About you
You will be a positive, motivated and experienced senior registered nurse with broad surgical nursing experience and extensive experience working across the health care setting. You will have proven teaching ability, in both formal and informal settings, and will have completed a clinical Masters, or equivalent, or will be committed to completing.
Additionally, you will be a key contributor to:
- Supporting professional development and growing the nursing workforce.
- Ensuring that clinical quality systems are in place within and across surgical services to enhance care delivery.
- Improving outcomes and experiences for patients and whānau by ensuring a responsive, compassionate, and safe experience.
- Prioritizing equity, critical thinking and escalation pathways.
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 14.08.26. If you have any general questions or 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.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: R2N26-148
Location: Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026