Undergraduate Nurse Education Coordinato

Education & Learning Coordinator (Nursing) – Undergraduate Nurse Program Coordinator Permanent Part-time 64 hours a fortnightThe Undergraduate Nurse Coordinator provides expert coordination and planning of clinical placements for nursing students across Western Health while leading a small team of nurse educators and administrators. Western Health provides a positive workplace experience for students, and this position is integral to ensuring that this continues. We seek an experienced registered nurse passionate about education, coordination, and leadership to join the team.To be successful in this role, you'll need to have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, hold or working towards a master's level postgraduate qualification with an emphasis on education and training, and possess knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and human resources procedures.You will have advanced clinical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with various internal and external stakeholders. You will need to be able to expertly provide clinical guidance and advice to staff and preceptors in the management of student concerns and will be the primary contact for education providers. Understanding reporting via Place Right would be an advantage.We look forward to meeting you if this is the position you have been looking for.About UsWestern Health’s workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria Essential: Post graduate qualification with an educational focus or working towards
Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Essential: Registered Nurse
Essential: minimum 5 years experience in acute care settings
Essential: Ability to work autonomously
Essential: Proficient with IT skills
Desirable: completing or working towards a Master's qualification with an educational focus
Desirable: Experience in a clinical leadership role