Clinical Nurse Educator - Resuscitation at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Nurse Educator- Resuscitation

Permanent Part time, 0.4FTE (Monday to Friday)

Rotorua Hospital

This highly rewarding role strengthens lifesaving capability across the organisation, directly improving patient outcomes while empowering staff with confidence and competence. It also offers the chance to lead meaningful, culturally grounded education that supports equity, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice.

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 Clinical Nurse Educator Resuscitation you will play a vital role in strengthening clinical capability and ensuring highquality, evidencebased resuscitation practice across the Lakes rohe. This position provides expert leadership, education, and guidance to staff and communitybased health professionals, promoting safe and effective responses to patient deterioration and cardiac arrest. Grounded in adult learning principles and aligned with national and international professional standards, the educator leads training that ranges from basic CPR to CORE Advanced, while also supporting staff before, during, and after resuscitation events. The role actively contributes to the development of policies, guidelines, and continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

In addition to clinical expertise, the role embodies strong partnership responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, championing equitable health outcomes and supporting Māori-led approaches to care. The Resuscitation Educator fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, models professionalism, and cultivates a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. Through leadership, relationship building, and a commitment to high-quality education, the role ensures that Lakes delivers a robust, responsive, and culturally grounded resuscitation service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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About you

Key experience and professional requirements for the role include:

• Registered Nurse with a current NCNZ practising certificate and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Proven clinical experience responding effectively in emergency and resuscitation situations.
• Regular involvement in clinical teaching or education, with a strong commitment to adultlearning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and share clinical expertise confidently.
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and commitment to equityfocused, culturally safe care.

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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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.