Clinical Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Educator - Waipuna Hospice

Te Puna/Tauranga, 40hrs per week

High performing and energetic team with an opportunity to develop in leadership

Empower others to grow and develop their skills and knowledge

At Waipuna Hospice, we are passionate about championing compassionate and equitable end-of-life care across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. As a specialist palliative care service, we provide responsive, person and whānau-centred care for people living with life-limiting illness, while working alongside healthcare providers and community partners to strengthen palliative care capability and access across our communities.

Whether supporting people in their homes, in clinics, or in our inpatient unit, we tailor our services to individual needs, promoting dignity, comfort, connection, and quality of life throughout their journey.

Our holistic approach includes nursing and medical care, counselling, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, equipment support, respite care, carer education, companion volunteers, and more. Through funding from Te Whatu Ora, the generosity of our community, and the dedication of our fundraising teams and charity shops, we are able to provide these services free of charge at the point of care.

We are building a high performing and values-driven organisation committed to continuous learning, collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in palliative and end-of-life care. Through strong partnerships, education, and clinical leadership, we are helping shape an integrated palliative care ecosystem with greater reach and impact across communities.

At Waipuna Hospice, we believe everyone deserves compassionate end-of-life care, and we are committed to helping lead and strengthen this care for current and future generations.

About The Job

This role contributes to equipping and empowering internal and external providers, community carers, and whānau to deliver equitable end-of-life care, supporting the needs of people and families now while helping safeguard the wellbeing of future generations.

As a Clinical Nurse Educator at Waipuna Hospice, you will play a key role in strengthening the capability of our nursing and clinical workforce and advancing excellence in palliative and end-of-life care. Working closely with clinical teams, you will identify learning needs and support staff to build confidence, competence, and progression toward specialist palliative care practice.

You will contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality palliative care education across the organisation, including leading mandatory training, supporting the orientation of new nursing and clinical staff, and actively supporting our Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP). The role also extends beyond hospice services, supporting education and clinical partnership across the wider health system to strengthen palliative care capability across communities.

As part of senior nursing, you will contribute to strategic thinking, nursing workforce development, and the ongoing evolution of clinical education, helping Waipuna Hospice to champion compassionate, equitable, palliative and end-of-life care for our communities.

This work sits within Waipuna Hospice’s broader vision: a world where there is compassionate end-of-life care for all.

About You

You are an experienced registered nurse with a passion for education, developing and motivating others, and a strong commitment to high‑quality evidence based palliative care. You bring credibility in clinical practice, along with the ability to translate knowledge into engaging, practical learning that builds confidence and capability in nursing and clinical teams. You will have

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Practising Certificate (APC)
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical nursing experience relevant to a palliative care setting
• A post-graduate qualification in palliative care, advanced nursing or similar
• Previous experience in adult education (desirable)
• Excellent communication, facilitation and technical skills
• The ability to be a team player who has a positive approach
• Commitment to education, mentoring and quality improvement
• The ability to work independently, adapt and be flexible to current clinical needs
• Commitment to equitable, patient and whānau-centred care
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (for community-based work)

What We Offer

• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• Professional development
• Staff wellness programmes
• Financial benefits, including discounts with local dentists, pharmacies, and health insurance providers
• Free onsite parking

Our Purpose: To champion equitable end-of-life care for our communities.

Our Vision: A world where there is compassionate end-of-life care for all.

Our Values

We are inclusive IKotahitanga

Everyone matters

We are courageous IKia Mānawanui

Be brave

We make it simple IKia Ngāwari

Make it easier

We are guardians IKaitiakitanga

Caring about today and tomorrow

COME AND JOIN US

We are committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation in support of our values. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. In your application we want to see the real you, share your story and become part of ours.

TO APPLY

If you’re a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a passion for education, who role models holistic, compassionate, and equitable care, and thrives in a high performing specialist palliative care team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.

Our application process might include interviews, job testing, reference checks, and pre-employment screening. Applications will be reviewed as they are received