Postgraduate Nursing Education Coordinator at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago Practice Development Unit (Otago), Dunedin Salary band $114,000 - $121,000 and KiwisaverPermanent role 0.4 FTE / 16 hours per weekInspire, support, influence and improve nursing practiceEnsure the Health New Zealand Southern accesses the maximum amount of funding available to support nurses in their postgraduate clinical and professional practice development
About the opportunity Monitor the postgraduate nursing education programmeOversee postgraduate budgetCollaborate with the Directors of Nursing and other senior nursing leadersMaintain clear and transparent processes for PDN funding, application priorities, the application process, allocation and payment processesSupport Southern Nursing Workforce plan and initiatives.Support and provide cover for the PDRP Coordinator when requiredLiaise with local education providers to ensure programmes meet the regional service needsRegistration with NZ nursing council and a current APCSignificant and recent nursing experienceA personal commitment to ongoing learning and development including attainment and maintenance of PDRP (minimum Proficient)Ideally already a current PDRP AssessorTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
The Practice Development Unit (Otago) is based within Dunedin Hospital and provides opportunities for inter-professional skills development and knowledge acquisition alongside professional practice development. The PDU is home to approximately 30 educators and coordinators all of whom deliver and facilitate educational opportunities within their designated areas as well as more broadly across the organisation. The team is close-knit and supportive; always willing to lend a hand, develop new skills and initiatives and collaborate in order to ensure our healthcare environment provides the best quality, safety and patient/client experience with regard to patient care.
Utu whanui - Salary range This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($114,025 p.a) and Step 2 ($121,444 p.a pro-rata) of the DSN scale, Grade 1.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only) Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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