Community Educator and Supervisor in Nelson

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We are seeking applicants with leadership experience, preferably in the health care sector and a passion for working with people, to join our team in the key position of Community Educator and Supervisor. This role focuses on workforce development, support worker mentoring and training, and involves travel around the wider Nelson region.

Te Mahi/About the Position

This is a full-time permanent position, based predominantly from our Nelson office, working 80 hours per fortnight. Usual hours of work will be Monday to Friday within business hours.

Key Aspects:

Reporting to our Service Manager and as part of the Leadership team, you will be responsible for:

• guiding and educating our community support workers




• the development of the support worker training and competency plan, including NZQA qualifications




• completion of annual performance appraisals for the support workforce




• accurate and up-to‑date record keeping for all support worker training




• workplace verification and assessments




• liaising with clients, support workers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and high quality service is provided




• assisting with recruitment, and orientation of new support workers

Working with the Service Manager, the successful applicant will have a great rapport with all clients and staff and will assist with proactive management of any performance issues.

He momo/About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• hold a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent), or a higher level health qualification and/ or a teaching or training diploma




• recent experience in a teaching or training role, and in working with staff and clients in the healthcare sector




• be competent in the use of computer systems




• be agile in problem solving and thinking




• establish a positive and supportive rapport with colleagues and clients

You will also have the following skills:

• A warm, proactive and professional communication style




• Patience, resilience and a “can do” attitude in challenging situations




• The ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently




• Competence in working with computer systems and learning new programmes




• Team orientation, working well with others at all levels




• Critical thinking and a “can-do” attitude

Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

• Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures




• Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers




• Health Insurance - Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross




• Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.