Clinical Nurse Educator Surgical Services

Kaiwhakaako Tapuhi – Clinical Nurse Educator Surgical Services

Location : Palmerston North Hospital

Employment Type : Permanent, 0.3 FTE

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

As a Nurse Educator, you will support the continuing professional development of nursing staff, facilitate evidence-based learning, and lead initiatives that improve health equity and outcomes.

You'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and evaluating education programmes that prepare our workforce for a diverse and evolving healthcare environment.

This role also provides opportunities to lead quality improvement projects and contribute to strategic nursing development.

This role will be focused on Ward 27, which is Surgical Subspecialties urology, ophthalmology and ENT along with infected orthopaedics.

Hours of work will be 0.3FTE working 24 hours / fortnight.

Hours and days to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

About the Team

You'll be part of the Nga Manu Teka Nursing Practice Development Team, reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing and Lead Nurse Educator and working alongside other senior nurses and educators.

Our team is collaborative, values-driven, and committed to excellence in clinical practice and education.

Employing over

We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.

No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.

Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.

We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

You will bring :

Ideally, you will also have a Post Graduate Diploma qualification and Designated Senior Nurse PDRP portfolio (or working towards)

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email :

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.