Clinical Nurse Educator

Reference: 5235755Brightside offers a wide range of surgical services and post-operative care to around 4,500 patients each year. We have a 3 bedded intermediate care facility, which is a specialised post-operative ward for patients with medical conditions or surgical issues that require an enhanced level of monitoring and care, and equipped to support invasive monitoring, medical infusions, and a 24-hour monitoring service. Our nurses receive specialised training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to deliver a more sophisticated level of care.We are currently searching for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join our team. This is a 0.7 FTE position.For thousands of Kiwis, Southern Cross Hospitals is their preferred hospital. Our team is made up of several 1,000 skilled and enthusiastic people. Our hospital teams enjoy working in world class facilities and leading technology, alongside medical specialists who choose Southern Cross' teams to look after their patients. We lead our sector in quality, safety and overall patient experience.Our people embrace our values - Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork and Aspiration.About the role:You will be required to effectively support the delivery of pre and post-surgical care, to assist in staff development and provide clinical support throughout the Ward, PACU and Pre-admission areas. You will work closely with the Clinical Duty Managers and Clinical Nurse Educators to actively support the Ward Manager and PACU Manager to achieve the strategic goals of Southern Cross Hospitals.To be successful, you will need:To be a Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificateHave a post graduate qualification in nursing, management or a related discipline - or working towards one5 years recent post-graduate experience in a surgical hospital environmentProven leadership experience and ability in operational management within a hospitalClinical teaching experienceConflict resolution experienceKnowledge of computer systems to an intermediate levelProven expertise within a surgical hospital environmentMinimum PDRP Level 3We can offer you:Competitive remuneration packagesSubsidised health insuranceChristmas and New Year breaksOn-going education and professional developmentFree morning teas/subsidised mealsInnovative, modern and high-tech we put our employee and patient wellbeing first. Southern Cross Hospitals is New Zealand's largest network of private and surgical hospitals. Owned and operated by a charitable trust, we reinvest in quality patient-focused care for the 75,000 people we see every year. Want to find out more? Visit www.southerncrosshospitals.co.nz/careersMake the change you have always been looking for and apply now!Applications Close: 03 Nov 2020