Nurse Educator Whakatane Medical and Surgical
- Whakatane Hospital, Permanent, Part-time - 0.5 FTE
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
- Supportive team and ongoing professional development opportunities
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 welcome applications from experienced registered nurses who have varied clinical experience, a nursing education background and a passion for supporting the practice development of nurses.
As a Nurse Educator of general medical and surgical nurses, you will lead and facilitate the practice development programme for nursing.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your knowledge of kaupapa maori health, education principles, evidence-based nursing practice and contemporary nursing education theory to the nursing team at Whakatane Hospital. There will be opportunities to collaborate and co-facilitate education with other nurse educators to meet organisational learning requirements.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our collaborative team includes nurse educators on site at Whakatane Hospital and at Tauranga Hospital to provide a programme of supportive formal and informal education opportunities in a wide variety of nursing clinical settings.
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About you
As a Nurse Educator you will be a registered nurse who has achieved a minimum of Proficient PDRP level and has worked in a variety of nursing settings for greater than 5 years of clinical experience.
- Significant experience in acute and/or planned care settings
- Minimum of Proficient level PDRP
- Postgraduate Diploma or currently enrolled on the pathway
- Experience may include Educator/adult teaching role, Preceptorship, RN Coach
- Able to travel by car as required between Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals.
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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
