Nurse Educator - Older Persons Health
Burwood Hospital
- Permanent 0.5FTE position
- Your chance to promote clinical excellence and expand boundaries of nursing practice and to improve health outcomes of older adults
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 a Nurse Educator to join our Older Persons Health Team covering our 6 inpatient wards.
The Nurse Educator works across OPH as an educator, consultant, researcher, and leader/change agent, promoting excellence in nursing practice within an interdisciplinary environment. Central to the role is the enhancement of clinical practice and the development of nursing staff knowledge and skills, alongside providing effective nursing leadership and consultancy with a strong educational focus.The Nurse Educator promotes and utilises research and evidence'based practice to influence and improve clinical outcomes, while actively maintaining their own professional development to support ongoing clinical excellence.
About you
The Nurse Educator will:
- Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate.
- Have at least five years working either within the clinical area or relevant senior nursing role.
- Hold or be working towards a relevant Post-graduate Certificate.
- Hold a current portfolio (PDRP).
Essential Skills:
The Nurse Educator will:
- Have a demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of nursing staff.
- Have a commitment to ongoing development of nursing skills.
- Have the vision and flexibility to contribute to and accommodate change.
- Have effective communication skills and professional manner and presentation.
- Have the ability to contribute positively as part of the clinical governance structure.
- Have excellent administrative, computer, organisational and time management skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Older Persons Health or rehabilitation experience
- Hold a Certificate of Adult Teaching or equivalent.
- Previous experience within an education role.
- Demonstrates ability to develop nursing standards and quality initiatives.
- Demonstrates teaching, mentoring and coaching skills.
- Senior Nurse competent PDRP portfolio.
- Have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership within nursing.
- Have a knowledge and understanding of the under graduate nursing curricula.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 9th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.