Aboriginal Clinical Nurse Educator - Aboriginal Support Unit

Reference Number: 43801:  Aboriginal Clinical Nurse Educator - Aboriginal Support Unit  Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

The Role:

With this newly created role, brings an opportunity for motivated and suitably experienced Aboriginal Clinical Nurse Educators to apply to join the Aboriginal Support Unit at Northern Health. 

This position is an ongoing part time role (64 hours per fortnight)  

The Aboriginal Clinical Nurse Educator focuses on understanding and addressing the unique healthcare needs and cultural considerations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. The Educator will develop and coordinate educational programs, support clinical staff, and ensure high-quality patient care, aligning with Northern Health's commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples. The role is integral to the provision of best practice by the coordination and development of multidisciplinary professional development programs including post graduate, NH graduate and undergraduate programs. 

This role provides significant support to the education coordination across the quality and national standards clinical improvement committees in meeting accreditation. The role supports the Northern Health's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and The Aboriginal Cultural Safety Plan (2023-2024)

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential

• Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14d of the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Special measures section.
• Post graduate qualification in relevant specialty, (education or similar)
• Diploma or Master’s degree in relevant specialty (or working towards)
• Current AHPRA nursing registration
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 7 May 2024

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.