Professional Practice Fellow - Academic Nurse - Christchurch
The Department of Nursing at the University of Otago, Christchurch is ranked in the top 150 nursing schools in the world (QS rating, 2025). The University of Otago is renowned for its excellence in teaching, excellence in research and outstanding support staff, all of whom contribute to making it a great place to work.
The role/Te mahi
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and leadership of an expanding programme in Nursing Studies, including specialty postgraduate courses, Masters degrees (with pathway to Nurse Practitioner) and PhD research. Professional Practice Fellow Academic Liaison Nurses support teaching across a range of papers or in clinical settings, to postgraduate level, in the professional area of specialisation.This includes preparation, assessment, teaching and paper administration duties under the supervision of the academic colleague who is responsible for course design and delivery.
Your skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako
Successful candidates will demonstrate appropriate professional experience and will be committed to advancing nursing education.
Applications are sought from registered nurses who hold a Masters degree with recent clinical experience.
Candidates should be registered with a current Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible for registration in New Zealand with extensive clinical experience.
Further details/Puroko
Joint clinical positions will be considered where applicants maintain a research, consultative and/or clinical specialty.
We have multiple permanent, part-time (0.4FTE) opportunities available, located in Christchurch.
The salary range for a Professional Practice Fellow is $73,166 to $99,420 per annum, pro-rata; and $102,092 to $132,796 per annum, pro-rata for Senior Professional Practice Fellows.
Appointment will be made on the appropriate scale and level based on qualifications and experience.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Virginia Jones, Head of Department, Department of Nursing, University of Otago, Christchurch via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500727 will close on Sunday, 8 June 2025.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.