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Form of workAn exciting opportunity exists for the Nurse Educator to work in a centralised team-based model as part of the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Team and will hold the portfolio linking to the Emergency Departments across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS), amongst other education related portfolios.
The role supports and enables an evidence-based learning culture and facilitates opportunities for learning via the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical education programs and resources, whilst being accountable to professionally support and manage Clinical Coaches, in collaboration with the Nursing Unit Managers / Midwife Unit Manager, and provide the necessary education frameworks, governance and educational tools to enable Clinical Coaches to deliver point of care education. There is a requirement for the role to travel to, and work regularly from, all sites across the SCHHS, including Maleny, Gympie, Sunshine Coast University Hospital in Birtinya, and Nambour.
The Nurse Educator position is part of the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Team and reports to the Nursing Director of Education. The Nurse Educator may have several Clinical Coaches reporting to them and must work collaboratively within Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Team (NMPDT) to ensure key components of nursing educational models are adhered to.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 7 and the Queensland Public Service values.
- Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
Remuneration value up to $13,285.75 p.m., comprising salary between $4,933.10 - $5,355.90 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7)(fixed term temporary full time position available for six months). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.
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