- Dunedin Hospital
- Salary band - $114,000 to $121,000
- 0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight
- Permanent vacancy
- Opportunity to step up
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
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.
- 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
- Network nationally and internationally and keep up to date on trends and developments within education
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About our theatres
- Nine main operating theatres, and two day surgery theatres and one C-section theatre
- Our theatres provide tertiary level elective and acute surgery
- Specialties that include cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, liver resections, general surgical upper and lower GI, urology and orthopaedic – both elective and acute
- Well-integrated and collaborative team that work well across the spectrum of care offered
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.
About you
- Proven experience leading or teaching others
- Current APC and already hold New Zealand working rights
- A born communicator and collaborator
- Able to build successful working relationships
Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Grade one Pay Scale, between $114,025 and $121,444 per annum depending on relevant experience.
How to apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Saturday, 24 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website
