Nurse Educator - Ward 51
- Auckland City Hospital, Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week
- Join our team which aims to improve experiences of our patients
- Influence and help shape the future health system within Te Toka Tumai
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 is responsible for promoting, facilitating and providing clinical education to maximise health care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and promote clinical excellence and evidenced-based professional nursing practice.
The Nurse Educator, a key member of our Senior Nursing Team, ensures our nursing team is fully equipped to deliver the best possible nursing.
As a Nurse Educator you not only have to develop and deliver training material but also support the delivery of strategic objectives of the service which requires an ability to influence change and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Salary: Grade 1 of the Designated Senior Nurses scale of the Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement - NZD114,025 to 121,444.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Ward 51 has a multi-disciplinary team with 3 Clinical Charge Nurses and a Allied health Consultant. The unit consists of 41 beds, where acute and rehabilitation is situated under one roof. The staff work 8- and 12-hour shifts. Ward 51 also provided regional service for Epilepsy patients and stroke patients for clot retrieval.
About you
We are looking for a Nurse Educator who recognises, that the world of medicine and health is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy; to ensure our whānau, families, and communities thrive.
A commitment to biculturalism
- Hold a RGN; RGON; RPN; RCpN with or without BN or BHSc (Nursing)
- Registered or Eligible to be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to improving health outcomes for whānau Māori
- Proven project management and/or nursing leadership
- Have at least 5 years nursing experience including 2 in a senior level (level 4)
- Ideally but not compulsory, you will have recently completed or be studying toward a relevant postgraduate qualification
Background knowledge and experience in Stroke will be a strong advantage.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
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 now.” If you have any questions about the role, please contact pieter.erasmus@tewhatuora.org.nz