Learning Hub Advisor

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - South CanterburySouth CanterburyFixed-Term until February 20280.7 FTE (56 hours per fortnight)Learning HubNursing Education & Workforce DevelopmentSupport, Lead and Develop Nursing Excellence Across South CanterburyHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu OraHealth 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader and educator to join the Learning Hub team as a Learning Hub Advisor on a fixed-term basis until February 2028.This is a key Designated Senior Nurse role focused on supporting and strengthening nursing practice across South Canterbury through education, leadership, mentorship, and workforce development. Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, managers, and frontline teams, you will play an integral role in ensuring safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and improving health outcomes for our community.The role provides leadership in nursing education and professional development, supporting staff to grow their clinical capability and achieve professional development goals. You will contribute to education planning and delivery, support programmes such as PDRP, lead quality improvement initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and work alongside teams to identify and respond to learning and development needs.You will also act as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting a culture of lifelong learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organisation.About the Team / Service / LocationThe Learning Hub supports the professional development and educational needs of nursing staff across South Canterbury. Working closely with clinical teams, managers, and organisational leaders, the team is committed to building workforce capability and supporting excellence in patient care.Based in South Canterbury, you'll enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, hiking, and cycling. It's the ideal location to combine a rewarding career with genuine work-life balance.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:EssentialRegistration as a Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising CertificateCurrent Expert or Designated Senior Nurse PDRPA postgraduate diploma, or be working towards oneMinimum five years' recent clinical experienceDemonstrated experience in nursing educationStrong clinical leadership skills and the ability to influence practice improvementKnowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within healthcareStrong understanding of contemporary nursing practice, professional standards, and quality improvement processesExcellent communication, coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building skillsThe ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of services and professional groupsA commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.DesirableQualifications relating to adult teaching and learningExperience leading quality initiatives and change management projectsExperience supporting professional development programmesEstablished professional networks within nursing education.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity in everything they do and supports the cultural change needed to achieve equitable health outcomes.Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Designated Senior Nurse collective agreement and will be remunerated according to skills, experience, and qualifications.How to ApplyPlease apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.For further information regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen, Recruitment Advisor, at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.

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