Job Description

The Role

As a Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in supporting clinical excellence and nursing capability. You will:

Deliver ward-based education and bedside teaching aligned to organisational standards and surgical best practice

Support nursing staff to develop competency across a range of surgical specialties, with a focus on post-cardiac care

Provide coaching, mentorship, and real-time clinical feedback in the ward environment

Support the rollout of new equipment, procedures, and clinical changes impacting ward nursing practice

Assist with the orientation and support of New Graduate Nurses as part of our New Graduate Programme

Why Join Wakefield Hospital & Evolution Healthcare?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Nurse Educator who wants to make a visible impact, bring fresh thinking, and feel genuinely supported while doing it.

Play a hands-on role in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital, helping shape ward-based education as services continue to grow

Work with autonomy at ward level, while benefiting from strong professional support locally and at Group level

Enjoy a dotted-line relationship with the Group Clinical Education Lead, providing connection, guidance, and alignment with best practice across Evolution Healthcare

Focus on meaningful, bedside education and coaching, where your expertise directly improves patient outcomes

Be encouraged to innovate, review, and improve education practices, not just deliver existing content

Access ongoing professional development, including support for postgraduate study and broader career pathways within Evolution Healthcare

This role is well suited to a Nurse Educator who is energised by clinical teaching, enjoys influencing practice in real time, and wants to be part of a growing, values-driven organisation.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We’re looking for an experienced, clinically credible Nurse Educator who brings energy, curiosity, and a passion for developing others.

You will bring:

Registration as a Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

3–5 years’ recent surgical nursing experience, with the confidence to teach at the bedside

Demonstrated experience in clinical education, coaching, or competency development

The ability to build strong relationships and influence practice in a busy clinical environment

Strong communication skills and the confidence to give constructive, real-time feedback

The ability to assess education needs, evaluate learning outcomes, and adapt education accordingly

A postgraduate qualification in nursing (completed or working towards) is preferred

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy being visible on the ward, value collaboration, and like bringing fresh ideas to how education is delivered.

Apply Now! If you’re ready to take your education practice into a role where your expertise is valued and your ideas are welcomed, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applications close: 15 May 2026