Clinical Nurse Educator - General Medical/Surgical

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Mercy Hospitals Victoria Learning Team is seeking a motivated and experienced Nurse to join the Learning Team. The Learning Team is committed to providing quality education by promoting excellence in professional practice through empowering Nurses and Midwifes in the public health sector. The Clinical Nurse Educator will work collaboratively with the Director and Assistant Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Education to support clinical education and training programs.
0.3eft Fixed Term position
Flexible working - AM and PM shifts
Located at Werribee Mercy Hospital
Clinical Nurse Educator - Medical/Surgical Wards
ABOUT YOU:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Relevant post-registration qualifications and experience
Knowledge of contemporary Nursing issues
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
You demonstrate innovative approaches to problem-solving
Medical/Surgical Experience
ABOUT US:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education
Natalie Hackett
8754 3506 or nhackett@mercy.com.au