Nurse Educator - Medical & Surgical

• Located at Whakatāne hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent – 0.5 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Step into a leadership role where your expertise in medical and surgical nursing will shape the future of patient care. As a Nurse Educator in our Practice and Development Group, you will be at the forefront of advancing nursing practice, championing quality improvement, and implementing evidence-based care initiatives.

This part-time role (working 20 hours per week) offers an exciting opportunity to mentor, educate, and inspire nurses within our organisation, driving excellence in care within the Medical and Surgical departments. Collaborate with a forward-thinking leadership team and make a lasting impact on nursing practice and patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Practice Development Group plays a pivotal role in supporting nursing excellence through mentorship, education, and innovation. Situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty, this role offers a unique chance to work in a region renowned for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and a supportive community. The Medical and Surgical departments are dynamic environments, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth.

About you

Your expertise in medical and surgical nursing and commitment to advancing evidence-based practice make you an ideal candidate for this role.

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Significant experience in medical and surgical nursing specialties.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver educational initiatives.
• Strong commitment to quality improvement and advancing nursing practice.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse 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 17 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz