Join Evolution Healthcare When you join us at Evolution healthcare, you will be given the support you need to succeed. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe the work we do, the values we uphold, and the ambitions of our team enable our staff to be their best.
With a team of 1700 and growing, Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of choice for innovative and superior private healthcare across New Zealand. Our group has five hospitals and a range of specialist health and wellbeing services.
Belonging to Evolution Healthcare means you are supported by an organisation that invests in facilities, technologies and innovative models to continuously move towards a better future for all the people in our care.
We are a values-driven organisation. You will champion our values of integrity, commitment, collaboration and innovation through your work by bringing the best of yourself to every situation and put the wellbeing of our people and all the people we care for, first.
Job Description
About Us
At Bowen Hospital, we perform a wide range of diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. Situated in the picturesque hills of Crofton Downs, we pride ourselves on the exceptional outcomes we deliver to everyone in our care.
About the role As the Nurse Educator, you will be the onsite lead for nursing education and professional development at Bowen Hospital. You will design, deliver, and evaluate education programmes that build clinical competence and capability across our nursing workforce.
This is an autonomous role with strong professional support from a network of Nurse Educators across Evolution Healthcare, as well as Bowen Hospital leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing, coordinating, and delivering structured orientation programmes for new nursing staff
Facilitating nursing workforce development aligned with clinical and organisational goals
Providing nursing leadership through expert clinical knowledge and professional practice
Providing clinical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff
Coordinating education activities across the hospital, including student placements
Identifying learning needs and responding to emerging clinical trends and best practice
Evaluating education outcomes to support quality improvement and patient safety
This is a permanent role for 80 hours per fortnight and is located at Bowen Hospital, Crofton Downs, Wellington.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, learning, and developing others. You bring credibility, confidence, and a collaborative approach to supporting high standards of nursing practice.
You will have:
Current NZ Registered Nurse Practising Certificate
3 to 5 years’ recent clinical nursing experience
Sound knowledge of the New Zealand health system (private sector experience advantageous)
Postgraduate qualification in nursing (completed or working towards)
Certificate in Adult Education and Training (completed or working towards)
Awareness of current and emerging nursing practice trends
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital learning tools
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