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Position Details
Reference Number 19579
Position Title Clinical Facilitator - Procedural (Internal)
Internal Only This position is open to employees of UnitingCare Health only
Employment Status Fixed Term Full Time
Entity St Andrews War Memorial Hospital
Enterprise Agreement NURSE - Nurses Enterprise Agreement - Registered Nurse - Level 2
Position Summary
Internal Expression of Interest:Seeking Expressions of Interest for Procedural Student Clinical Facilitator - 2023 Calendar
At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we bring world-class health care to our patients and their families. Based in Brisbane city since 1958, we’ve developed connections that go far beyond our home, occupying a unique place in the hearts and minds of our community. Whether our patients are local or from the furthest reaches of rural Queensland or other states, we’re committed to providing the highest-quality care and support matched with first-class treatment results.
Specialising in complex health needs, we’re leaders in: Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care and world-class results.
What sets us apart?
Our high patient acuity, complex case mix, and leading treatment modalities! Not only do we hold awards for clinical outcomes but also for our leading Clinical Education Team
Your Role:
We are seeking expressions of interest to join the Nursing School team, facilitating our nursing students in our procedural areas.
Duration of appointment to the Nursing School will be negotiated with successful applicants, however will range from 1 to 6 months spread throughout the year.
Working days: Monday-Friday
Shift times: 07:00-15:30 am (or in line with student requirements)
You will not be required to work public holidays
While a student facilitator, you will orientate and schedule nursing students to our busy procedural areas, liaise with the clinical facilitation coordinator, procedural managers and staff, and tertiary partners. You will be required to work with students and provide regular verbal, and written feedback on their performance. This role is 76 hours per fortnight, working Monday to Friday, mostly 0700-3:30pm.
Working with the Nursing School would be considered a secondment unless otherwise negotiated. You would therefore return to your home cost centre outside of secondment period. Please communicate your interest in facilitating with your direct line manager.
*Although student placements run from mid January to mid December, they do not always run consecutively and therefore may be periods where you will be required to work in the clinical areas in your usual role, or take annual leave as negotiated with the theatre staffing manager.
Essential requirements to be considered for this position:
- A strong clinical background and knowledge base in procedural areas (Minimum 2 years post registration)
- Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
- Ability to work as instructed, and autonomously
- A positive role model for students and fellow staff
- Prioritises safety in all aspects of care
- TAE Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent or willingness to work towards
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Closing date: 11th December, 5pm 2022
Position to commence: as negotiated upon appointment
For further information regarding student facilitation contact:
Emily Shrapnel, Clinical Facilitation Coordinator:
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Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care's mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care.
UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan .
Selection Criteria Essential: Please be advised it is a requirement for all UnitingCare employees and volunteers to have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Contact Person Emily Shrapnel
Contact Number 0429 604 163
Contact Email emily.shrapnel@uchealth.com.au
Closing Date 11/12/2022
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