Job Description Nurse Coordinator - Professional Development Unit - Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (WAI28664) Are you passionate about nursing as a profession? Do you want to contribute to shaping the future of nursing at Health New Zealand, Waikato?
Do you believe that enabling quality student placements in clinical practice settings can make this a success?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity that awaits you! Waikato Hospital Permanent, 28 Hours per week (0.7 FTE) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role We are looking for an experienced nurse to join us in the Professional Development Unit for the role of Nurse Coordinator - Pre-registration Nursing Programmes. The purpose of this role is to support, develop and enable quality student placements and learning experiences in our clinical areas and Dedicated Education Units (DEUs). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, co-ordination and continuous improvement of our Pre-registration Nursing Programmes, as well as establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with tertiary education providers and clinical and professional nursing leaders. The role also contributes to developing preceptorship models in partnership with Nurse Educators from the Professional Development Unit.
About the Team / Service / Location The Professional Development Unit offers a supportive environment focused on development and growth. We are an exceptionally supportive and enthusiastic team of clinical education and workforce development specialists, who collaborate to deliver the Professional Development Unit's vision of "Leading Education for Quality Care". Through mentorship and access to professional supervision we want to be able to offer professional development opportunities to help you become the best version of you!
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.
About you Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
Proven ability to guide others in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to enhance health outcomes and equity for Maori. Demonstrated ability to guide others in applying principles of cultural safety in practice. At least four years post registration experience in New Zealand's healthcare context. Successful track record in facilitating learning, mentorship, and coaching activities. Demonstrated ability in meeting the requirements for an expert / senior level on the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP). Excellent skills in relationship management, interpersonal communication, and negotiation. Accomplished history of effectively overseeing clinical and quality-focused projects. Evidence of successful study at a postgraduate level. Possession of business acumen and financial insights would be a valuable asset. Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 05 January 2025.
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