Nurse Educator - Outpatients

Nurse Educator - Outpatients

Nurse Educator – Outpatients

Salary Band – $114,000 - $121,000

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight
• Secondment Project cover until December 2026

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 is to ensure workforce readiness, maintain compliance with Nga Paerewa standards, and mitigate risks to patient safety and service delivery.

Facilitation of education will be the central focus of the role, as it isn't expected that candidates will have in-depth knowledge of all outpatient services.

• Support new and existing staff within Outpatients with the provision of education, training and resources that ensure practice is current, evidence-based and fit for purpose
• Collaborate alongside nurses, medical colleagues, as well as other educators within the wider PDU team
• Provide practice and professional development opportunities that enhance service delivery, quality and safety alongside improved patient outcomes.
• Use critical incidents as an opportunity for staff development.
• Act as a resource person and support staff to achieve Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) requirements.
• Mentor nurses and preceptors where appropriate.
• Networks nationally and internationally and keeps up to date on trends and developments within education

About us

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

• Open to Health NZ / Te Whatu Ora Southern candidates only
• Proven experience leading or teaching others,
• Current APC and already hold NZ working rights
• A born communicator and collaborator,
• Able to build successful working relationships,

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expred NZNO CEA, and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Grade 1 Pay Scale, between $114,025 and $121,444 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the 19th of August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact so.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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