Nursing Lecturer
Permanent, fulltime / part-time
Tēnā koutou katoa
Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata
Learning with purpose, creating our futures
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values of Manawa Ora | Manawa Roa | Manawa Nui We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and we aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
We want you to share knowledge and guide our learners as they gain the skills, competence and confidence to become work-ready graduate nurses.
Nursing is complex and evolving, we seek applicants with passion and enthusiasm to work with ākonga across all programmes in the School of Nursing including the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing Programme and the eighteen-month New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing. Our graduates are known for their strengths in nursing and knowledge gained during their learning journey with Otago Polytechnic.
Your role will be predominantly providing clinical supervision and include:
Ø preparing and delivering content for assigned courses including online and face-to-face at block courses, and marking
Ø using a range of approaches to ensure learners are engaged within their learning creating outstanding learning experiences
Ø work with colleagues to plan, develop and contribute to the review of courses to ensure they meet learning needs and industry requirements.
Ø provide pastoral support as needed.
This position is an opportunity for experienced nurse professionals to share their expertise with enthusiastic ākonga. We welcome applications from candidates wanting full-time or part-time mahi. Please state in your cover letter your ideal hours of work.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will
· be a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate and a minimum of 5 years clinical experience
· be able to integrate sustainable practices within your teaching
· hold a recognised relevant teaching qualification or the willingness to complete such a qualification.
· have highly developed IT skills and a willingness to use innovative new approaches to learning.
· have excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationship
· have good computer literacy and ability to use full suite of Microsoft products (particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint/Teams).
· be committed to help students learn
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Karole Hogarth 0800 762 786 or karole.hogarth@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 19 May 2024