October 15, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Dunedin

FULL TIME & OTHER

Nurse Educator - Main Operating Theatres

Dunedin Hospital

Salary band - $114,000 - $121,000
1 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight
Permanent vacancy
Opportunity to step up

Education is central to the Nurse/Midwife Educator role, however in order to influence and strengthen nursing/midwifery practice it is essential the role is underpinned by all the competencies as outlined in the position description below
Mō o taiwhanga hāparapara - About our theatres

Nine Main operating theatres, two day Surgery theatres and one C-section theatre
Our theatres provide tertiary level elective and acute surgery
Specialties that include cardio-thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, liver resections, general surgical upper and lower GI, urology and orthopaedic both elective and acutes
Well integrated and collaborative team that work well across the spectrum of care offered

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Support new and existing staff within the MOT with the provision of education, training and resources that ensure practice is current, evidence based and fit for purpose
Collaborate alongside nurses, medical colleagues as well as other educators within the wider PDU team
Provide practice and professional development opportunities that enhance service delivery, quality and safety alongside improved patient outcomes
Use critical incidents as an opportunity for staff development
Act as a resource person and support staff to achieve Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) requirements
Mentor nurses, midwives and preceptors where appropriate
Networks nationally and internationally and keeps up to date on trends and developments within education

View position description
Mōu ake - About you

Proven experience leading or teaching others
Current APC and already hold NZ working rights
A born communicator and collaborator
Able to build successful working relationships

Painga - Benefits

Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($114,025 p.a) and Step 2 ($121,444 p.a pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse Scale, Grade 1.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

Occupational health assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/