Full Time
Application Closes 16 Jul 2025
Manawatu - Manawatu
Registered Nurse

Kia hiwa ra!

UCOL is a tertiary education provider with campuses in Manawatū, Whanganui, Horowhenua and the Wairarapa. We provide a supportive employment environment for our kaimahi (staff) and value the rich cultures represented within the communities we serve through providing contemporary, evidence- based education to our ākonga (learners).

Te āheinga: The Opportunity

The School of Nursing has state-of-the art teaching facilities, run by staff with extensive clinical and academic experience. Our focus is on ensuring that our ākonga undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing programme are fully equipped and work-ready to meet the demands of the ever-changing healthcare environment. UCOL School of Nursing delivers quality programmes to our ākonga in an environment where we care about the individual.

We are seeking an exceptional registered nurse to join our highly motivated and supportive team in providing nursing education to the future nursing workforce of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Lecturer, Nurse Education, you will provide evidence-based teaching for the Bachelor of Nursing programme, supporting ākonga to demonstrate the Nursing Council of New Zealand Standards of Competence. You will be an active contributor to the development and delivery of the programme. You will teach ākonga in the classroom and simulation lab, through the online learning environment, and within clinical settings. In addition to this, you will be supported to actively engage in professional development and research opportunities.

There is the opportunity for a full-time, permanent position based either in Palmerston North or Whanganui. Competitive salary, subject to qualifications and experience.

He korero mōu: About you

You have at least three years Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
You are culturally competent and are committed to working in a manner which upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
You have a passion for sharing your clinical knowledge and expertise
You are wanting to make a real difference to the future of New Zealand’s nursing workforce
You are comfortable working with ākonga in both the classroom and clinical settings
You are available to work across our Palmerston North and Whanganui campuses
You are a team player who can confidently take the initiative, and work independently
You are highly motivated, dynamic and engaging
You want to join a supportive and solution-focused team of like-minded professionals
You are ideally working towards, or have completed, your master’s degree

Benefits

Extensive access to professional development opportunities, including supported post-graduate learning
Annual professional development leave
Flexible working arrangements and part-time work options
Concessions on UCOL delivered programmes for staff and immediate family members
Bi-annual financial contributions to eye checks and eyewear
Five weeks annual leave, plus statutory holidays and two days discretionary leave

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