Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
• Join Our Team as a Clinical Nurse Educator – Critical care
• 0.5 FTE
• Permanent
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about advancing Critical Care nursing excellence through education and practice development? Rotorua Hospital's Critical Care Unit is looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of nursing practice.
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:
• Promote evidence-based nursing practices aligned with policies, scopes of practice, and national standards.
• Act as a mentor and role model, demonstrating clinical expertise and leadership.
• Provide education, coaching, and constructive feedback to nurses, healthcare assistants, and support teams.
• Collaborate with senior nursing staff and academic providers to design and deliver innovative learning programs.
• Support professional development initiatives, including new graduate and Health Care Assistant programs.
About you
What you’ll bring:
• Exceptional clinical competence and a passion for fostering growth in others.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in adult education, utilizing creative teaching strategies, including e-learning.
• A commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous professional development.
About the Team/Service/ Location
• Work in a collaborative environment with a dynamic nursing and midwifery team.
• Shape education programs that enhance care quality and improve outcomes.
• Be part of a supportive organization that values innovation, diversity, and excellence.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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Salary range
$114,025 to $121,444 pro-rated to hours worked
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Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
Help us safeguard high standards of care and build a workforce prepared for the future click “apply now” to make a difference at Lakes! All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.
Please note the recruitment team will review your application when we return on the 6th January 2025.