Nurse Educator - Emergency Nursing portfolio
- Waikato Hospital – with district wide responsibilities
- Fixed term for 6 months – 64 hours per fortnight
- This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only.
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
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Professional Development Unit as a Nurse Educator within the Emergency Nursing portfolio.
This nursing leadership role responds to emerging and variable clinical education needs across emergency care settings within the district. The position supports nurses working in emergency environments and includes facilitating learning for nursing students and new graduate nurses placed within these services.
While based at Waikato Hospital, the role includes travel to rural hospitals across the district. Working in partnership with nurse educators, clinical coaches, and other nurse leaders, you will contribute to the delivery of consistent, high-quality, evidence-based nursing education that promotes safe, effective, and culturally responsive practice.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and respond to clinical learning needs across emergency nursing services
- Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based education initiatives
- Support the professional development of nurses, students, and new graduate nurses
- Work collaboratively to ensure consistent education delivery across the district
- Promote equity, cultural safety, and quality improvement in nursing practice
Click here to view the position description.
Why join the Professional Development Unit?
- Work in a supportive, collaborative education team
- Access mentorship, professional supervision, and leadership development
- Contribute to district, regional, and national education initiatives
- Ongoing support to strengthen cultural safety and te reo Māori capability
About you
You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in clinical education and workforce development. You will bring:
- A sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori.
- Minimum five years’ post registration nursing experience, with relevant clinical background.
- Proficient or Expert PDRP, with commitment to ongoing advancement.
- An adult teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. preceptorship or adult education).
- Postgraduate study in a relevant field.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- A current full New Zealand driver licence.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 12 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shona Barker, CNM, shona.barker@waikatodhb.health.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
