Clinical Nurse Educator - Neonatal Unit - Child Health Services, Whangarei

Clinical Nurse Educator – Neonatal Unit, Whangarei Hospital Permanent, part-time position (0.6FTE) working 24 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8‑hour day shifts based at the Whangārei Hospital. Lead, inspire, and grow excellence in neonatal care. 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 NewZealanders. Overview The Nurse Educator is responsible for promoting, facilitating, and providing clinical education to maximise healthcare delivery, enhance patient/tūroro/tangatawhaiora outcomes, and promote clinical excellence and evidence‑based professional nursing practice. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate education and professional development programmes for neonatal nursing staff. Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives. Facilitate clinical teaching, simulation training, and bedside coaching. Assist staff to achieve clinical competencies and career development goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve neonatal care and patient outcomes. Foster a culture of learning, excellence, and continuous improvement. About the Team / Service / Location The Neonatal Unit provides comprehensive care for unwell or premature babies from the Northland region. It offers services for babies born in Northland and more than 32 weeks gestation, as well as for those born less than 32 weeks until transfer to a tertiary hospital. The Neonatal Unit is located in the recently completed facilities in the Te Kotuku Building at Whangārei Hospital. This is a 10‑cot unit. About you Registration with the Nursing Council of NewZealand (NCNZ) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). Relevant Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma or working towards. At least 7 years post-registration experience with at least 3 years in a relevant specialty area. Ability to identify, plan and facilitate learning activities and education programmes relative to your practice area. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Skilled at relating to and building rapport with others, and in maintaining harmonious and supportive working relationships. Capacity to work independently as well as an excellent team player. Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and ensuring an excellent standard of care delivery. Demonstrates cultural competency and understands its application to nursing/midwifery practice. Commitment to a diverse workforce We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Health NewZealand | Te WhatuOra is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand and embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 9th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr