Nurse Educator - Professional Development Unit - Education Variance Response (Perioperative)
Closes 10 Jan 2021
Where you’ll be working: Nurse Educator – Professional Development Unit.
The details: Permanent - Part Time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Are you passionate about educating nurses? Do you get energised when you see the light bulb moment in someone? Do you thrive on developing nursing practice? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the role:
We are looking for a nurse educator to join us in the Professional Development Unit. Our vision is "Leading Education for Quality Care" and our mission is the advancement of nursing and midwifery practice, facilitated through workforce development and clinical education initiatives. The purpose of this nursing leadership role is to respond to variances in education needs and facilitate learning to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to deliver excellent care and actively contribute to enabling health equity for our high need populations. Physically based at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, the successful candidate will join a team of dedicated and experienced nurse educators holding the perioperative nursing care portfolio, working in partnership with Theatre and Anaesthesia nurse leaders. The role also contributes to DHB wide clinical education, new graduate and practice development programmes delivered by the Professional Development Unit in alignment with the organisation's strategic direction.
What we offer:
A supportive environment focused on development and growth Mentorship and access to professional supervision An exceptionally supportive and enthusiastic team of educators, who collaborate to deliver the Professional Development Unit’s vision of “Leading Education for Quality Care” Access to professional development opportunities
Required skills & experience:
At least four years clinical experience within the New Zealand context Experience in delivering and facilitating learning in clinical practice (e.g. in-services, Participation in education workshops, NETP) On PDRP, at expert or senior level Excellent leadership skills in communication and relationship management Engagement in quality improvement activities by holding a champion/link nurse role (e.g. medicine management, Releasing Time to Care, infection control) A preceptorship qualification or equivalent adult teaching qualification A flair for innovative practice and experience or interest in clinical simulation
Why us:
The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest of 20 DHBs in New Zealand.
We plan, fund and provide health and disability support services to a population of more than 400,000. We run five hospitals across the district – a tertiary hospital in Hamilton, a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Tokoroa.
Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maori communities.
Your application:
Please apply directly online, and click here to review the position description. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Georgia Parker in the Recruitment Team through e**********
Application closing date: 10 January 2021
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