Clinical Nurse Educator
#534971 Clinical Nurse Educator
Surgical Outpatients
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Part-time
- Permanent Part-time (24 hours per week)
- Salary Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Year 1-2
- Remuneration: $55.31-$57.11 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options
THE ROLE:
The Clinical Nurse Educator plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing nursing practice at Calvary Mater Newcastle. This position focuses on delivering high-quality clinical education and fostering a culture of ongoing learning and professional development among nursing staff. The role also involves providing support across a range of education programs, including the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Program, Transitional Support Programs and more.
DUTIES:
- Ability to function within a clinical environment at an advanced practice level.
- Provides leadership in the ongoing review of clinical practice within surgical services.
- Disseminates research findings relevant to clinical practice.
- Delivers teaching and provide learning opportunities in the clinical environment utilising facilitation, communication skills and advanced professional practice knowledge and surgical skills.
- Coordination of professional development to meet identified surgical training needs.
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ABOUT YOU:
- Registered Nurse authorised to practice by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and 3 years full time post graduate experience and 2 years’ experience in care and management of general surgical patients.
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications in surgery, acute care, education and or current Workplace Training and Assessment Cert IV.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical teaching, education and training
- Demonstrated current advanced clinical knowledge and practice in surgical nursing
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
For further information please contact Chris Aartsen, Operations Manager – Surgical Services on email: Chris.Aartsen@calvarymater.org.au
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
