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Salary- Permanent Part-time position, 3 days per week
- Located in the Palliative Care Unit at Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood
- We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.
Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.
About the role
The permanent part-time (3 days per week) Clinical Nurse Educator role works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to contribute to the achievement of HammondCare’s organisational goals by delivering clinical education programs that assist staff in providing high-quality care that is customer-focused.
The Clinical Nurse Educator works in partnership with the Nursing Unit Manager (NUM), CNCs, HammondCare Health Education Lead and other clinical managers to ensure education activities build and maintain a cohesive clinical team.
The essence of this role
- Provide educational leadership and clinical guidance to unit staff to foster the development of knowledge and skills in the area of speciality
- Promote a culture of enquiry and learning that facilitates the development of person-centred practice
- Work in partnership with the Nursing Unit Manager (NUM), CNCs, Hammond College and other clinical managers to ensure education activities build and maintain a cohesive clinical team
- Deliver Clinical Nurse education in the unit and provide educational programs based on needs analysis
- Evaluate clinical education programs and report/discuss outcomes with the NUM to ensure effectiveness
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or currently enrolled in the program would be an advantage
- Relevant Post Graduate qualification in palliative care and/ or extensive clinical experience in speciality
- Education qualification or willingness to complete would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated skills in developing, delivering and evaluating education programs
- Proven ability to provide clinical leadership and act as a resource person/mentor for nursing staff
- Evidence of initiation/participation in Quality Improvement initiatives
- Experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist would be an advantage
- Experience managing a team of skilled professionals
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free)
- Professional Development opportunities (Conferences, PEPA Training, Scholarship)
- HammondCare Employee Benefits (Fitness Passport, JB Hifi discounts)
- Scholarship and education opportunities with HammondCare
- Flexibility with job-sharing opportunities
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For any specific queries please contact Sanam Nghi at
Closing Date: 11th March 2024
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record and immunisation checks.
