Casual Clinical Tutor

Join our team of experienced nurse educators in the Unitec Bachelor of Nursing programme, which is committed to providing excellence in nursing education and student success. Join a family-focused team that creates a balance that only a few other workplaces can boast.

We are seeking two registered nurses who have nursing experience in mental health to join our team to support our students learning in the clinical placement areas.

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec - part of Te Pukenga, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Unitec offers the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programme which is held at the Waitākere campus. We believe in making a positive impact on our communities and our team are passionate about developing Nurses who are well-educated, research-informed and adept in critical thinking.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

Clinical Teachers are needed to support our BN team in providing teaching for students during their clinical experience and on occasions for theoretical aspects in the classroom.

Much clinical experience occurs during the second part of each semester (e.g. from May-July and September-Mid-December). Simulation and tutorial learning occur throughout the year.

This is an exciting casual position for someone who wants to bring energy and experience to a team of committed nurse lecturers and clinical teachers or find out if nurse education is your next career move.

He kōrero mōu: About you

A clinical teacher needs to be a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate, a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience and for this role a current background in Mental Health nursing practice.

Overall, this person needs to have a passion for promoting nursing education, working in collaboration with the clinical areas and being part of a supportive and committed team during these months.

You'll have:

• A current APC for a Registered Nurse.
• Background in Mental Health nursing practice.
• A genuine passion for student success and great communication
• Enjoy working within a team towards shared goals.
• An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments

If you are ready to make a difference within a progressive School that encourages forward-thinking and recognises success, we would like to hear from you.

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

Benefits of working at Unitec in the Nursing School include working as a member of a committed team of nurse lecturers/clinical teachers while engaging with the clinical areas.

In addition, be able to influence the community of Waitakere through the support/training of nursing students who will then be able to support the maintenance of physical/mental/emotional health for people in Waitakere and wider communities.  The Te Whatu ora require more Registered Nurses to be trained and committed to the Waitakere community in order to ensure that there are sufficient resources to support the growing healthcare needs in this area. 

Tono mai: How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Click APPLY. Application will close on 10th of April 2024 at 17:00.

Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Certification

As part of Unitec's recruitment processes, to ensure we meet all of the COVID-19 policy settings, new staff will continue to be required to provide confirmation of vaccination status prior to employment being confirmed, where the role would reasonably expect a requirement of proof of vaccination.

Unitec - part of Te Pukenga is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.