Design and deliver critical care education programs for new graduate nurses in ICU/HDU

Nurse Educator - New Graduate Nurses

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Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time 1.0 FTE

Supportive team and ongoing professional development opportunities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We welcome applicants from registered nurses who have significant experience in critical care nursing, have a background in nursing education, and a passion for supporting the practice development of nurses.

In this role, you will work in partnership with another nurse educator to facilitate the practice development programme for registered nurses within the ICU/HDU and contribute to wider organisational learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your knowledge of education strategies and evidence-based nursing practice to deliver contemporary critical care training and education.

About the Team/Service/Location

While based within the ICU/HDU team, nurse educators are part of the practice development team and have access to other experienced colleagues within the Workforce Development and Learning service.

About You

As a Nurse Educator you will be a registered nurse who has achieved a minimum of Proficient PDRP level and has worked in a critical care nursing specialty for greater than 5 years of clinical experience.

What you will bring:

  • A minimum of Proficient level PDRP
  • Postgraduate diploma or currently enrolled on the pathway
  • Experience may include Educator/Adult Teaching, Preceptorship, RN Coach
  • Able to travel by car as required between District Hospitals

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on Monday 24 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU02937 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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