Address Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
As a member of the divisional Perioperative and Learning and Development team, responsible for the delivery, assessment and evaluation of Learning and Development programs and activities that reflect best practice standards to achieve excellence inservice
The Position
Design, develop, and regularly update educational curricula for perioperative nurses, aligning with industry standards, ACORN guidelines, and best practices.
Ensure educational content is evidence-based, pertinent to the perioperative setting, and addresses the unique needs of nursing staff.
Conduct engaging and informative educational sessions, workshops, and training programs for perioperative nursing staff.
Utilize diverse teaching methodologies, including lectures, simulations, and hands-on training, to enhance learning outcomes.
Collaborate with clinical leaders to assess and evaluate the clinical competency of perioperative nursing staff.
Offer mentorship and support to newly hired perioperative nurses, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
Stay informed about the latest advancements, guidelines, and innovations in perioperative nursing through continuous professional development.
Integrate new knowledge into educational programs, ensuring nursing staff is well-prepared for evolving healthcare practices.
Collaborate with perioperative unit leaders, Learning and Development Manager, Nursing managers, and external educational resources to coordinate comprehensive educational initiatives.
Maintain meticulous records of educational activities, including attendance, evaluations, and outcomes.
Ensure that all educational activities align with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
You will be currently registered as a Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with knowledge of quality improvement and relevant accreditation and licensing processes and associated links to learning and development programs that promote quality service delivery and safety.
To succeed you will have well-developed interpersonal, communication and mentoring/coaching skills with the ability to engage with a diverse workplace. You will have effective conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving skills with the understanding and demonstrated application of adult learning principles. Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems, blended learning strategies and a range of computer packages is essential.
Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
Salary: $67,087 to $94,754 (pro rata for part time), plus 11% superannuation
Two Part Time positions available, working 45 hours a fortnight.
Generous salary packaging options
Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses
Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
On-site skin checks twice a year
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements
For enquiries contact Rebecca McFadzen, Deputy Director of Nursing, 0423920500
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
