Nurse Educator - Community

Fixed-term Parental leave cover until September 2027 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, to influence and strengthen nursing/midwifery practice it is essential that the role is underpinned by all the competencies described in the position below. Support new and existing staff within the Community team with the provision of education, training and resources that ensure practice is current, evidence-based and fit for purpose Collaborate alongside nurses, medical colleagues and 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 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 NZ 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 1 Pay Scale, between $114,025 and $121,444 p.a dependant on relevant experience. How to Apply To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 30 July 2026. 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. Job details Job Reference: 1936529 Location: South Island - Otago - Dunedin Job type: Expert Specialisations: Clinical - Nursing - Registered Nurse Clinical - Nursing - Community / District / Public Health Clinical - Nursing - Senior Nursing Clinical - Nursing - Clinical Coordinator #J-18808-Ljbffr