Lecturer Nursing

Permanent: Bachelor of Nursing Lecturer Role. Mental Health Focus. 0.2 FTE.

We are seeking a motivated Registered nurse who has specialist knowledge in Mental health nursing to complement our Bachelor of Nursing team.
- Part - time permanent role (0.2FTE)
- Work-life balance
- Personal Development Leave Entitlement relative to FTE

**Kia hiwa rā**

At Unitec, 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.

**Te āheinga: The opportunity**

We are seeking a registered nurse who is passionate about nursing education and has practical experience in Mental Health environments.

The role supports the delivery of our undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Nursing. We will use your skills and specialist knowledge to facilitate learning for year two student nurses both in theory and the practical clinical contexts. Preference will be given to applicants having experience and interest in teaching nursing related to Mental Health.

As we are proud of our contemporary approaches to teaching and learning, you'll be supported to deliver teaching and learning strategies based on applied research findings to support our students achieve great results and be employed in a wide range of nursing practice environments.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You'll have:

- Registration as a New Zealand (NZ) Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
- A minimum of 3 years post graduate nursing practice experience (a NCNZ requirement).
- A keen interest and be open to learn more about education and facilitating student learning in a classroom, clinical practice area and simulation lab.
- A qualification to master's level or a plan to work towards this (NCNZ requirement)
- 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

**Tā mātau rourou: What we offer**

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

Other benefits include:

- ongoing personal career development opportunities, with annual financial contributions for tertiary study.
- We provide flexibility in the working environment and individuals can explore both teaching and nursing passions at the same time, ultimately making a difference to our nursing graduates.
- Campus car parking is accessible and currently costs $4 per day.

In general, as nurse educators, we can 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. Health New Zealand requires more Registered Nurses to be trained and committed to the Waitakere community 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.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
- Unitec 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._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
49291- Posted on
06 Dec 2024- Closes on
11 Dec 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Waitakere- Expertise
Lecturing- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent - Part time