Nurse Educator - Children Ward/Outpatients
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTE Rostered and Rotating
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
As the Nurse Educator for the Children's Ward and Outpatients you play a key role in growing a confident and capable paediatric nursing workforce. Your day involves a balance of clinical coaching on the floor, supporting staff in complex situations, and delivering targeted education that keeps practice safe and contemporary.You will lead the coordination of orientation, training programmes and competency updates that ensure nurses have the skills and confidence to deliver high quality care to infants, children and young people.
No two days are the same. You might begin with bedside teaching or supporting new nurses through early skill development, followed by planning education sessions, reviewing training needs or contributing to quality and safety initiatives. You work closely with Charge Nurse Managers, senior nurses and the Workforce and Practice Development Unit to ensure that learning is responsive to service needs and workforce priorities.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching, influencing change and shaping the future of paediatric nursing.
About the Team/Service Location
You'll be joining the Hutt Valley Nurse Educator team, working closely with both the Children's Ward and Outpatients service at Hutt Valley Hospital. This collaborative team plays a vital role in delivering high quality education that underpins safe, evidence based nursing practice across our services.
Our Nurse Educator team is made up of 15 dedicated nurse educators who provide education and support to nursing staff throughout the hospital. The team is led by the Charge Nurse Manager - Education and works in partnership with the Workforce and Practice Development Unit (WPDU) to foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and excellence in patient care.
About you
You will bring strong clinical expertise, a passion for education and a commitment to developing a safe and capable paediatric nursing workforce. You will have:
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate with a scope appropriate to the area of practice
- Extensive paediatric or acute clinical experience, with expert assessment, teaching and coaching skills
- Minimum three years post graduate nursing experience and relevant clinical certification or technical expertise
- Experience in planning and delivering education, including supporting staff in clinical environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, good organisation and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Demonstrated understanding of obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply these meaningfully in a senior nursing role
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for all population groups
- A relevant postgraduate qualification and working towards a Masters of Nursing
- A qualification in adult education or willingness to work towards this within an agreed timeframe
- A current PDRP at senior level or working towards achieving and maintaining it
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
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 .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.