Part Time
Application Closes 23 May 2024
Wellington - Wellington City
Registered Nurse

Education Support Theatre SCHL Job Advert

We are currently seeking an Education Support Registered Nurse to join our friendly team in our Theatres. We currently have the 0.6FTE position available. However, for the right candidate, we would be happy to discuss the addition of more hours in theatre itself.

Our Theatres operate predominantly Monday to Friday. Current surgical specialties include Orthopedics (+ complex spine), General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Ophthalmology, Vascular, and Neurosurgery.

We pride ourselves on our teamwork, excellent patient care and providing both the resources and the environment for our staff to be their best.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and self -motivated individual, who will provide educational leadership, role model evidence-based practice and work with our nurses to meet quality and safety standards of care in the Operating Theatre environment. The Education Support Theatre role will work in the Education team, consisting of the Hospital Education Lead and Education Support Ward. The role also involves working in collaboration with our senior management team and medical specialists.

Develop clinical staff professional practice to ensure the delivery of quality nursing care
Assess nursing staff competence and ensure adherence to best practice and professional, ethical and legal standards
Design and deliver clinical educational programmes to facilitate the on-going professional development and growth
Work alongside nursing directorate to facilitate and implement projects that promote the improvement of hospital nursing services

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Excellent clinical knowledge
Expert PDRP or working toward an expert level
2 years proven work experience as an Educator or similar role
Excellent communication, critical thinking, interpersonal and leadership skills
Postgraduate paper in health professional education is preferable but not required (working towards postgraduate papers desirable)

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:

Competitive remuneration package
Subsidised health insurance
Christmas and New Year breaks
Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP
Flexible working arrangements
Relocation allowance
Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
Wellbeing programme
Employee referral bonus scheme
Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

Education Support - Theatre