Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical

Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Permanent PositionPart-Time at 64 hours per fortnightEducator (Non-Major) Year 3 And Subsequent Classification (YZ7)Alfred Hospital LocationThe DepartmentThe Nursing Education Department is committed to providing excellence in education for all nurses. Our overall goal is to act as a support and resource to Nursing Services through the provision of educational activities that support enrolled, undergraduate, registered and post graduate nurses to provide outstanding nursing care and service. In this dynamic environment, we are constantly exploring new approaches to education and relationships that will enhance Nursing Services continuous service improvement and development and to meet organisational priorities.The Position SummaryNurse Educators (NE) are leaders within nursing and education and role model professional nursing practice. As members of the Nursing Education team, they model the values of Nursing Services by exemplifying and promoting excellence in practice and fostering an environment of inquiry and continuous learning. As a recognised resource for staff, the NE assists Clinical Nurses to achieve optimal outcomes in patient care delivery. Nurse Educators are responsible for identifying, anticipating and responding to the developmental needs of the nurse and the clinical environment, achieving this through collaborating with local area and organisational stakeholders to establish, implement and evaluate plans that further equip the nurse to respond to the increasingly complex needs of patients.Skills and Qualifications Required

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Holding or working towards Masters of Nursing or Education
• Previous experience in an education or education support role
• Demonstrated extensive relevant clinical knowledge / experience in acute/sub-acute care nursing (relevant to the program) and in a clinical leadership role
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of nursing scope of practice and supervision/delegation

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further enquiries, please contact Shirley Burke, Deputy Director of Nursing Education, at shirley.burke@alfred.org.auApplications close Sunday, 7th July 2024Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: