Nurse Educator

Nurse Educator Paediatric Neuroservices Ward 26A, Starship Child Health

Starship - New Zealands premier childrens hospital Great Senior Nursing Leadership opportunity Permanent, part-time position

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 have a 0.8 FTE part time, permanent position available for a highly motivated nurse to work as a Nurse Educator.

The Nurse Educator provides and facilitates education programs that are underpinned with evidence, patient safety and have a strong patient and family / whanau focus. The role is responsible for the strategic management of workforce development. The role also contributes to Starship Child Health education development and delivery.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nurse Educator will join the friendly and supportive multidisciplinary Ward 26A team. Paediatric Neuroservices provides care and treatment to whanau under the neurology, neurosurgery, endocrine, metabolic and rehab teams. The ward is a fast paced and diverse area with an IOA for tamariki requiring a higher level of ward care.

About you

As a Nurse Educator you will have strong communication skills and a passion for child focussed care. You will be able to prioritise multiple demands and manage short and long term projects. You will support the workforce to develop proficient skills in the delivery of quality care and technical expertise.

We are seeking a nurse with:

3 years experience in an acute paediatric nursing setting innovative and creative approaches the ability to manage deadlines sound knowledge of clinical teaching and learning methods an understanding of the professional development programme a post-graduate qualification

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the Position Description.

For further information about the position please contact the Nurse Unit Manager, Helen Waldron via HWaldron@adhb.govt.nz

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.

Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children. Auckland City Hospital is NZs largest public tertiary hospital which has strong ties with University of Auckland and provides extensive teaching and training opportunities.

How to apply

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB24189 to discuss how we can best support your application.