Clinical Nurse Educator

#524933 Clinical Nurse Educator

General Medicine Wards

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part-Time 

• Permanent Part-Time (20 hours per week).
• Salary Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Grade 1 Year 1-2
• Remuneration: $53.70- $55.45 per hour, excluding superannuation.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible for coordinating, delivering and evaluating clinical education programs within the general medicine units as well as contributing to whole hospital education initiatives. As a member of the nursing leadership team, the CNE will support the organisation, nurse unit managers and nursing staff to assess and maintain clinical competencies, provide evidence-based practice and optimise clinical outcomes. 

Your main duties will include:

• Provide leadership in the ongoing review of clinical practice.
• Support the nursing team in planning appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Use evidence-based practice to develop education resources, provide training, supervision and assessment to all nurses.
• Coordinate, develop and implement clinical education, including individualised learning plans, teaching and assessment.

About you:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practice by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and with relevant post graduate qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching and facilitation, with the skills and knowledge to complete competency assessment and feedback.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to design, develop and deliver education using various modalities and instructional methods.
• Strong professional communication skills, the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, effectively persuades others to adopt ideas, and the ability to apply these in a variety of contexts to a wide range of audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospital accreditation, professional practice standards, legislation and policies and a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice in nursing.
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Calvary and the ability and desire to uphold these at all times.

For further information please contact, Leearna Bennett, Operations Manager, General Medicine and Palliative Care at Leearna.Bennett@calvarymater.org.au or (02) 401 44706.

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.