Nurse Educator - Intensive Care Unit

1.0FTE (40 hours per week) fixed-term positionPosition due to parental leave available from 04/10/2026 - 30/09/2027Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital CampusHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are looking for a Nurse Educator to join our team andprovide clinical expertise, education and support to our large and diversenursing staff.As a Nurse Educator you will be part of the Senior NursingTeam. You will be responsible for: Developing a strong education framework that will incorporate evidence based and best practice principles related to patient care. Utilise your teaching skills to support changes in clinical practice and patient care. Support the ongoing development of competence and capability of the nursing and Healthcare Assistant workforce, working closely with the Nurse Manager and the Senior Nursing team to identify areas of opportunity and improvement. Work collaboratively with the Senior Nursing team to strengthen and develop education workshops that support the portfolios using the Kirkpatrick model. Prioritise issues and negotiate timeframes, while still providing high quality education and service support to nursing staff. Promote and support the utilisation of information technology (e.g. TrendCare, Medchart Health learn, Cortex, Clinical Portals within Health New Zealand, Vocera) in the clinical area, as appropriate The Nurse Educator role offers the opportunity for bothpersonal and professional growth. This role is available as a 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)fixed-term position due to parental leave from 4th October 2026until 30th September 2027.Please note this role is open only to current staff ofHealth New Zealand. Please do not apply if you arenotcurrentlyemployed by Health New Zealand. About Service Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a tertiary level 3 ICUbased in the Waipapa building and currently resourced for 25 beds.We area multidisciplinary team who see 1,800 patients annually coveringcardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, trauma, paediatric and all generalspecialty patients requiring intensive care. About You You will be an effective communicator and your approachablemanner will find you acting as a clinical resource and support person for bothnew and experienced staff.You will demonstrate your ability to contribute to theprofessional development of nursing (including ARA students) throughout the ICUand work in collaboration with Ara in the delivery of the Graduate Certificatein Critical Care papers. The Nurse Educator will also support Post Graduniversity study and other clinical areas.You will be self-directed with excellent time management andorganisation skills and be familiar with change management principles andprocesses. Your professional and supportive nature will be an asset to ourteam.Your excellent interpersonal skills and your ability toadjust to a variety of adult learning styles will be imperative to this role.This position also encompasses a component of pastoral care to emotionallysupport our staff.The successful candidate will be supported in growing intothis challenging, diverse and rewarding role. You will have the following skills and experience:An expert Intensive Care Nurse and either hold, or working towards, a relevant post graduate qualificationA qualification in adult education is desirablePositive attitude with problem solving focusA high degree of maturity, stability and self-confidenceClinical role model who supports, encourages and empowersA commitment to quality and excellenceMethodical, planned approach to work and establishes clear directionsClinical expertise working in an Intensive Care environmentRegistered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr