AddressClinical Nurse Educator – Renal
Nursing and Midwifery Education Unit
Permanent Full-Time
About the role
An opportunity exists within the Nursing and Midwifery Education Unit for a Clinical Nurse Educator - Renal within the Workforce Development stream. This is open to Registered Nurses within the Grampians Health Nursing and Midwifery Education Unit and is located primarily at the Ballarat and Horsham campuses.
The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Educator – Renal role is to facilitate the development of clinical practice in a dedicated educational program to achieve delivery of high-quality, person-centered care with best outcomes that align with Grampians Health’s vision, values and strategic and operational plans.
In collaboration with the relevant Lead, the role requires the ability to coordinate, deliver and evaluate a designated educational program, provide direct clinical supervision and clinical learning opportunities to support the learner’s assimilation of theory to clinical practice based on the principles of the Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment (BPCLE) Framework and internal and external curriculum requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Plan, recruit and coordinate learners for the relevant nursing education program i.e. post-graduate
- Collaborate and provide education to the Renal Advanced Medical Trainees
- Provide education programs to staff members working in Grampians Health Dialysis Units
- Monitor and assess students’ clinical progress, competence and preparedness for advanced practice and qualification in the chosen speciality.
- Ensure all activities are linked to National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards (NSQHS) and align with the Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment (BPCLE) framework.
Skills and Experience
- Must hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Have current and substantial (> = 5 years) clinical nursing experience in the specialty area
- Hold a postgraduate qualification in the specialty clinical area or be willing to work towards the same
- Must hold or be willing to work towards a tertiary qualification in the field of education
- Demonstrated experience supporting learners and staff in the specialty clinical area
- Attendance at programs or completion of online modules directly relating to clinical supervision and support of learners in the workplace
Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
- Well-developed understanding of the relevant clinical standards in the specialty area.
- Able to use Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment (BPCLE) framework to drive service delivery and evaluation of programs.
- Well-developed understanding of accreditation and practice standards in the specialty clinical area.
Travel to other GH campuses will be required, this will be self-managed by the staff member to be conducted during work hours. Grampians Health provides a fleet of pool cars and which can be booked for this purpose, and if required, accommodation will be arranged upon prior approval by the relevant line manager.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Sonia Beggs, Workforce Development Lead - Centre for Education and Training (CET) on 5320 3806 for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
