Nurse Educator - Neurology and Acute Stroke.
Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time 0.6 - 0.8 FTE ( July 2025 - February 2026)
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The Nurse Educator (NE) is responsible for facilitating training and education that develops the nursing workforce competence and capability both within ward 7 south and across the District. The NE provides professional and clinical nursing leadership, working with staff to meet quality and safety standards of care.This includes contributing to development of policies and procedures. The clinical component of the role is to provide expertise and role modelling by working with staff to teach, coach and demonstrate practice excellence.
About the Team/Service Location
7 South is a 25 bed multi-specialty ward. The service provides care for patients from Neurosurgery, Neurology and Acute Stroke. The Neuroscience Service provides regional/tertiary specialist assessment and treatment for people with trauma and diseases affecting neurological function.The senior nursing team is committed to working with staff at the bedside to provide support and education, ensuring excellence in patient care.
About you- Demonstrates an understanding of significance and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in a senior nursing role.
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori
- Demonstrated capability in nursing leadership with commitment to ongoing learning and development
- You will be Innovative and use critical thinking
- Respect and work in collaboration with other members of the health care team and stakeholders
Working at 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.
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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 1st July 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.