Address- Join a regional university transforming tomorrow, today
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities available at Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, mix of on-campus and remote work
About us
Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.
Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.
About the opportunity
Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health is seeking enthusiastic Casual Nursing Academics to provide clinical supervision of our Bachelor of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity for an industry professional to transition into an academic teaching role. These positions are based at either Gold Coast, Lismore of Coffs Harbour campuses, and offering flexibility in hours, are available on a casual basis for up to 35 hours per week.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Provide supervision for students on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) also known as clinical placement.
- Facilitate and support student learning and development during WIL
- Evaluate student progress during WIL experience
About you
We are seeking interest from Registered Nurses, with at least five years’ postgraduate clinical and/or teaching experience. Teaching qualifications and/or a postgraduate qualification are desirable. Applicants must have current AHPRA registration.
We are seeking practitioners that are passionate about enhancing the graduate outcomes of our future healthcare providers, leading best-practice principles and the best possible health outcomes for our communities.
You will be energetic and infectiously positive about the work you do, and will drive the passion in our students to succeed in their studies and careers. You understand that leadership and management are aspects of education, and be ready to engage with our students and consistently apply assessment standards to ensure the highest possible graduate outcomes.
Salary and benefitsOur staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.
Hourly salary rates will vary, based on duties and your level of qualification.
Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.
Application requirementsApplicants must apply online by the closing date, attaching a recent:
- CV; and
- cover letter providing a brief summary of your qualifications and experience.
Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting ****@scu.edu.au.
Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please note, we will only be contacting shortlisted applicants. However, all expressions of interest will be kept on file for other similar opportunities that arise in the near future.
Further information Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:Name: Professor Jennene Greenhill
Phone: 0460 309 ***
Email: ***************@scu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, Sunday 9 June 2024
Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aims to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff. Applications are supported and encouraged by those that bring diversity to the University.
Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.
