Nurse Educator - fixed term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Fixed term, Full-time (or negotiable hours)

80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse, practicing at EXPERT level, to join our ICU team as a Nurse Educator. This is a fixed term position until June 30th 2024.

The Intensive Care Unit at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a 13-bedded combined ICU and HDU, catering for adult and paediatric patients across medical, surgical, orthopaedics, trauma and other specialties, with approximately 900 admissions per year.

In this role you will work closely with the permanent ICU Nurse Educator to support the service to ensure quality evidence-based services continue to be provided for our patients. You will also assist with the orientation of new staff and students to support them to become comfortable to grow their skills in their working environment, as well as supporting existing staff to reach their full potential.  There are approximately 85 RNs currently working in our ICU.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong interest in the professional development of staff working in the Critical Care setting.
• A strong clinical ICU background (PDRP Level 4 preferred), including relevant Post Graduate study.
• Excellent communication skills, highly organised with expertise in facilitation of training and education.

If this sounds like you, apply on-line, or for further information please contact Janet How, Clinical Nurse Manager, e-mail: janet.how@hbdhb.govt.nz

Located in the sunny Hawkes Bay we live in pure paradise. We are known for award-winning food and wine, outstanding architecture, and warm balmy days surrounded by magnificent landscape.

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now!

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Check out our Nursing Recruitment video to get a better feel for working at Te Whatu Ora, Te Matau a Maui, Hawkes Bay.