Nurse Educator - Cancer and Blood Services at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Be part of New Zealands largest hospital and the Regional Cancer and Blood Service
• Auckland City Hospital location with regional impact across cancer services
• Permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) senior nursing opportunity within Oncology
• Lead and influence oncology nursing education across both hospital and community settings
• Work alongside experienced oncology clinicians and nursing leaders in a regional centre of excellence for cancer care
• Play a key role in developing nursing capability, advancing clinical practice and improving outcomes for people affected by cancer

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

Our service is seeking a motivated and experienced Nurse Educator to join the Regional Cancer and Blood Service based at Auckland City Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance oncology nursing practice through the delivery of high-quality education, professional development and clinical leadership. The role focuses on supporting the development of a capable and confident oncology nursing workforce across both tertiary and community settings, helping to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

In this role, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and expert oncology nursing education
• Develop, coordinate and deliver education programmes for the oncology nursing workforce
• Support competency assessment, professional development and workforce capability initiatives
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical excellence
• Work collaboratively with nursing leadership, multidisciplinary teams and regional stakeholders
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of oncology services across the Northern Region

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Minimum Level 3, preferably Level 4 Chemotherapy Certification, with significant oncology nursing experience
• A strong commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Postgraduate qualifications, preferably at Master's level
• Experience in adult education, coaching and workforce development
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship management skills
• The ability to influence practice and support change across a range of clinical environments
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant clinical systems

For more information about this role, please contact Linda Attwood, Nurse Unit Manager Oncology, at lattwood@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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. If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant at maylaine.cerna@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

We will review applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Health New Zealand reserves the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified or a sufficient number of applications be received.