Resuscitation Educator

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.4 FTE Rostered and Rotating (Potential for 0.2FTE or 0.1FTE roles to make up 0.4FTE)

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

This role is primarily an educator role working alongside an experienced group of educators. The role requires you to work in both of our training units - Wellington Regional Hospital and Hutt Hospital, with occasional travel to Porirua or Kāpiti as agreed. The portfolio focusses on high quality resuscitation education at all levels, as well as patient deterioration recognition and response, scenario-based teaching, and at times, in-situ education. You may have the opportunity to contribute to policy development, audit and reporting.

About the Team/Service/Location

The person or people appointed will join an enthusiastic and passionate multidisciplinary group of educators as part of the district-wide Simulation Service, all committed to a safe and positive workplace. Our values are reflected in how we work together as well as in our teaching. You will be seen as a credible and knowledgeable professional and educator, with experience supporting and developing others. If you want to work where your input positively impacts health outcomes, apply now!

About you

We are looking for people who are excited and skilled to

• Deliver high quality, engaging, implementable education to a varied audience
• Support resuscitation standards to be met through CPR training, early recognition of the deteriorating patient training and instructing NZRC for nursing, midwifery, allied health and medical staff (if accredited)
• Support the resuscitation education programme delivery
• Be a clear communicator, team player, and positive contributor
• Participate in policy review, quality audits and reporting

The training roster is planned in advance and will accommodate employees - other commitments where possible. The role could suit someone working in a rostered and rotating reduced FTE role, who has flexibility when notice is provided.

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 Māori, 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 11 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.