Clinical Nurse Specialist: Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Nurse Educator

Southland Hospital, fulltime permanent role

Salary Band $116,040 – $127,674 p.a pro rata

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

This role will initiate and facilitate Mental Health Service Educational requirements for all staff and provide educational support for other healthcare providers. This role will champion the integration of research and evidence-based practice.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Alongside Dunedin based Nurse Educators, support the development of a programme of education and training that reflects the national, regional and local needs of specialist MHAID services
• Alongside Dunedin based Nurse Educators Support the development of a strategic education and training plan which is inclusive of a calendar of education and training activities.
• Deliver the programme in partnership with service users, families and clinical teams.
• Ensure effective practice development opportunities that integrate theory and clinical practice and reflect professional standards of mental health and addiction systems.
• Link professional knowledge and education to the specifics of clinical practice.
• Liaise with clinical staff, MHAID clinical leaders and advisory roles to ensure the relevance and currency of the programme.
• Coordinate clinical teaching days and teaching content
• Provide any documentation as required for auditing purposes

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te 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.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Completed a Masters level qualification in a Mental Health specialty area or is working toward a minimum of a PG diploma.
• Achieved or is working toward Level 4 of PDRP within 1 year of commencing the position
• At least 5 years clinical experience in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services
• A current APC as a registered nurse.
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of, qualification in, and proven performance in adult teaching and learning principles.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive and problem-solving attitude and strong leadership skills.
• Recognised mentoring and coaching skills.
• A sensitivity and awareness of cultural and sexuality difference and is focused on service user recovery principles.

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 26 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.