Clinical Nurse Educator

Te Mahi/About the Position

We are seeking a permanent part-time, Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Care Home based in Christchurch. This is a pivotal position, working 3 days a week, with flexibility required to meet service needs.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education programmes to strengthen nursing capability, clinical competence, and safe, evidence-based practice.
• Promote best-practice clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional development, providing education, coaching, and mentorship that supports nursing staff to grow in confidence and capability.
• Encourage professional growth and career progression for nursing staff, including coordinating and supporting the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) across the organisation.
• Lead and support nursing education pathways, including undergraduate nursing placements within the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) and support for NETP and ENSIPP participants.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement, ensuring education supports Ngā Paerewa – Health and Disability Services Standards and organisational priorities.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with nursing and quality teams, tertiary institutions, and national groups to ensure clinical education reflects contemporary best practice.
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles within clinical education and practice, supporting equity, cultural safety, and effective partnership with Māori.

He momo / About You

You are an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse, committed to advancing nursing practice through leadership, education, and mentorship. You will bring:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) as a Registered Nurse.
• A postgraduate qualification, or a commitment to working towards one.
• A minimum of seven years’ relevant nursing experience, with experience in community nursing and/or clinical education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical education, adult learning principles, clinical governance, and health quality standards.
• Proven ability to educate, coach, and mentor nursing staff, supporting the development of safe, confident, and capable practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with and positively influence people at all levels.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally safe practice, and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital learning tools to support education and professional development.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

• Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures
• Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
• Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
• Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

Ki aro/Interested?

We are now accepting online applications and welcome you to apply!

For more information and to apply, please visit our website https://careers.nursemaude.org.nz/search. For a copy of the position description, please view this job via our website. Scroll to the bottom of the advert and the PD is attached as a link.