Nurse Educator – BioPreparedness

• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
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Lead Bio-preparedness education, training staff to manage high-consequence infectious diseases, including rapid support for HCID patient care.

Where you'll be working 

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

The Nurse Educator for Bio preparedness will be responsible for the development and delivery and evaluation of an educational program to support staff who will be expected to manage patients with VHF or other High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID), including rapid deployment to support staff caring for patients with HCID in other facilities.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation

Selection Criteria:

1. Registered Nurse/Midwife with post registration nursing/midwifery clinical or education qualifications relevant to the clinical area in which he/she is applying, or qualifications deemed equivalent or appropriate by the employer
2. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work in a consultative manner and to supervise other educators and trainers
3. Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills in an education context
4. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team environment
5. Ability to effectively manage projects in a timely manner
6. Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education programs including experience in the delivery of simulation education and Demonstrated understanding of the principles of simulation based education including experience in a variety of debriefing techniques
7. Experience with the principles of bio-preparedness including high level PPE training.
8. Critical Care nursing experience desirable.

Requisition ID: REQ524240

Applications Close: 13th November 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Matthew O'Sullivan on 8890 6238.