Lecturer Nurse Education

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UCOL is a tertiary education provider with campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Horowhenua and the Wairarapa. We provide a supportive employment environment for our staff, and an environment which values the rich cultures represented within the communities we serve in providing evidence- based education to our ākonga (learners). 

Te āheinga: The Opportunity

The School of Nursing has state-of-the art teaching facilities where staff have the opportunity to share their extensive clinical and academic experience with ākonga. Our focus is on ensuring that ākonga undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing programme are fully equipped and work-ready to meet the demands of the ever changing healthcare environment. UCOL School of Nursing delivers quality programmes to ākonga in an environment where we care about the individual.

We are seeking an exceptional registered nurse with a current NCNZ annual practicing certificate to join our highly motivated and supportive team in providing nursing education to the future nursing workforce of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Lecturer, Nurse Education, you will provide evidence-based teaching for the Bachelor of Nursing programme. We have opportunities across both classroom and clinical settings. You will be an active contributor to the development and delivery of the programme both in the lecture/simulation lab, online learning environment and within clinical settings. In addition to this, you will be supported to actively engage in research opportunities.

This position is a 0.5FTE permanent part-time role.

He korero mōu: About you

· You are looking for the next exciting step in your nursing career pathway

· You are wanting to make a real difference to the future of New Zealand’s nursing workforce

· You are culturally competent and are committed to working in a manner which upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

· You are a team player who can confidently take the initiative, and work independently

· You are highly motivated, dynamic and engaging

· You want to join a supportive and solution-focused team of like-minded professionals

Benefits:

· Extensive access to professional development opportunities, including supported post-graduate learning

· Flexible working arrangements and part-time work options

· Concessions on UCOL delivered programmes for staff and immediate family members

· Bi-annual financial contributions to eye checks and eyewear

· Five weeks annual leave 

· Staff discounts at a number of excellent local cafes and other businesses!