City Campus/Manawa
Fixed-term, part-time (to July 2022)
Fixed-term, part-time, role in Tertiary Education - Nursing
Career growth and opportunity to develop skills
Flexibility in role to suit your skills, interests and availability
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented staff, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our students' success.
As a leading provider of nursing education, we are an employer of choice for nurses wanting to move into teaching. You have the chance to join a creative, supportive team who are professionally and personally motivated by inspiring students pursuing health careers within the challenging tertiary education environment.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, in a part-time capacity, right at the beginning of a new era for nursing education. This role will primarily involve teaching in theory, simulation and clinical courses in the Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, and Competency Assessment Programmes. There may also be opportunities to teach in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice and / or at postgraduate level including the Master of Nursing depending on the background, qualifications, and experience of the successful applicant. The role will suit a Registered Nurse with a background in general nursing including acute medical -surgical, rehabilitation, mental health, older persons health or primary health care.
Staff members are expected to work across programmes according to their professional background and educational qualifications. This role requires a nurse who is passionate about clinical practice, has an excellent reputation as a professional and who can contribute to undergraduate and / or postgraduate education and research. This role may suit an experienced educator or someone new to nursing education who is seeking a change in the direction of their career.
Guaranteed number of hours to be discussed as applicable.
Skills/experience:
Registered Nurse with current New Zealand Practicing Certificate
A postgraduate qualification, in Nursing or related discipline
A minimum of three years full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse
Clinical and educational qualifications and skills that support teaching of general nursing
A broad range of clinical practice and skills
Benefits
We offer and encourage professional and skill development. You will enjoy excellent employment conditions, a great central city location and access to modern facilities at our Madras campus, including gym/recreation centre with free staff yoga and group fitness sessions, library, visions on campus restaurant, two childcare centres and a health centre.
To apply
We accept applications via our online application system. For a job description and/or to apply online please visit https://careers.ara.ac.nz
If you have any queries in relation to the vacancy or application process, please contact the People and Culture team via mailto:********** or 03 940 8623.
Emailed applications will not be considered.
Applications close Sunday, 13 June 2021.
