Expressions of Interest - Timaru Nursing Lecturer roles 2024

at  Ara Institute of Canterbury

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• A broad range of clinical practice and skills.
• Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)
• Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines.

MŌ MĀTOU - ABOUT US

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners’ success.
As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Useful links: Bachelor of Nursing student’s story inspires graduation audience - AraVenture
Timaru Development - Live & Work (vtdevelopment.co.nz)
Stuff article on living in Timaru: Is Timaru the best place to live? What the people say | Stuff

Come and live in the stunning South Canterbury region with an average house value of $512,451 (based on a 2023 report) and some of the most stunning beaches and countryside across the South Island of New Zealand this is really one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Working at our Timaru campus you are part of a small but highly sociable team of education professionals, imagine the quiet roads and reduced cost of living, this really is paradise and located only 2 hours from Christchurch and 3 and a half hours from Queenstown.
This is a real opportunity to give back to the New Zealand Healthcare sector and help future proof the Nursing sector by using your experience to role model, educate and mould our next generation of Nursing professionals. Don’t let your lack of teaching experience hold you back, if you are motivated, qualified, with excellent communication skills and can work at a high level whilst maintaining a standard of excellence then we are seeking your expression of interest.
With working hours that have some flexibility and no shift work. Your work life balance will allow you to plan and put your own personal development at the forefront of your career goals. We will offer you reduced workloads while you embark on gaining your teaching qualification at a vastly reduced rate. If you already have Clinical and educational qualifications and skills that support teaching of nursing, then your expression of interest for a role at Timaru Campus is also welcome.
The role involves learning and teaching, student nurse related responsibilities, effective interpersonal relationships, and professional development.