Clinical Nurse Educator - Recovery

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) on a Permanent, Part-time basis in our Recovery Unit.

- Continuing, Part-time (24 hours/week) position available for an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (Recovery) within Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health.

- Competitive remuneration in line with the Nursing Enterprise Agreement - $102,633 - $109,944 (pro-rata equivalent) per annum; access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay.

- Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

About You:

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) on a Part-time basis to join our team. The successful candidate must have experience in the development and delivery of clinical education within the clinical environment of the Recovery Unit, where the CNE is an essential nursing resource providing opportunities for staff career development.

This role will work collaboratively with the MQ Health Academy to plan, develop and facilitate education hospital wide and within the department by promoting a culture of development and inquiry.

About Us:

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia's first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital forms part of MQ Health, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences of Macquarie University, and other specialised clinical services. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure our patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, as well as the utmost compassion, support and care.

Set in the expansive grounds of Macquarie University, amid one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney and conveniently placed within walking distance of the new Macquarie University Metro Line, this 152-bed hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with world's best clinical practice.

We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:

• A variety of shifts offered in the department, including flexible rostering and shift times
• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Highly competitive remuneration package, one of the highest private hospital rates in NSW
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Corporate private healthcare rates
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

Key Accountabilities of the role include (not limited to):

• Provide clinical expertise in the development and facilitation of learning within the Clinical Recovery Unit and MQ Health Academy
• Provide evidence-based support to all nursing staff within Recovery Unit to meet standards of care
• Lead the development and facilitation of identified mandatory and continuing professional development education
• Work collaboratively with the Nurse Educators, Clinical and Perioperative Services to develop the capacity of preceptors to support nursing students, new graduate nurses and new nursing staff members
• Support Nursing Unit Managers (NUM) to coordinate standardised orientation of nursing students and new starters in the department
• Coordinate and monitor pathways and progressions of nursing staff within Recovery Unit
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development of education within MQ Health Academy, Clinical Services and Recovery Unit
• Provide education support for clinical practice improvement projects to address identified audit outcomes as directed by the NUM and Nurse Educator, Clinical Practice Improvement and Research
• Participate in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, self-initiated and directed by other members of MQ Health

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter:

• Demonstrated relevant and current experience in teaching or education and a demonstrated commitment to clinical teaching of others
• Demonstrated relevant and current experience (minimum 5 years) in Recovery Unit/PACU either as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Clinical Nurse Educator
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and delegate tasks to achieve individual and team KPI's
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrates and practices effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills and actively develops good listening skills
• Evidence of professional development commensurate with the level of autonomy and authority expected of the position
• Well-developed computer skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, MS Word, Excel and web-based research

Role Specific Conditions:

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in specialty areas
• Postgraduate qualification in Adult Education OR commitment to attain within 3 years of appointment
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or working towards the same (desirable)
• Valid Working with Children Check