Clinical Educator

Resthaven Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Physiotherapy treatments

Professional development fund

EAP program

Flexible team environment

Job summary

Resthaven is seeking a Clinical Educator to work across Residential and Community Services in South Australia. Based at our Wayville head office, you will deliver scheduled education and develop targeted programs in line with evidence-based practice to meet site needs.

You will travel across residential and community sites, including regional areas Port Elliot and Murray Bridge, contributing to a culture of learning within a not-for-profit aged care provider.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and at least two years' experience.
• Experience in clinical education, facilitation and leading teams.
• Ability to develop education programs aligned with evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled education to nursing and care staff across sites.
• Develop targeted education programs in line with policy and evidence-based practice.
• Travel across residential and community sites in SA, including regional areas.
• Support learning and professional development within the team.

Skills

Evidence-based education

Facilitation

People leadership

Nursing knowledge

Learning development

Education

RN with AHPRA

Job description

Resthaven is changing up how clinical education is offered to our enthusiastic team, with Clinical Educators working across our Residential and Community Services in South Australia!

About the role

Based at our modern head office at Wayville, this role will work with Residential and Community Services teams to deliver scheduled education, as well as developing targeted education programs in line with evidence-based practice and policy and procedure to meet the needs of the sites they are responsible for. This role will require travel across both residential and community sites including regional areas Port Elliot and Murray Bridge.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Resthaven is one of South Australia's largest not for profit aged care providers, so you will personally benefit from our secure work environment. We have a culture where high value is placed on the wellbeing of not only residents and clients, but employees too.

About You

You will be a person with high standards and strong motivation to deliver evidence-based education to a wide range of nursing and care staff. You know how to inspire a love of learning, curiosity, and pride in doing things the right way, to ensure the best outcome for the important people we care for.

Why Resthaven

We offer a supportive and richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued. As part of the Resthaven team you will have access to:

• Attractive salary and working conditions.
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay and other discounts via our provider.
• Four free Physiotherapy Treatments per financial year
• Access to professional development fund to continue your learning.
• EAP program and support for you and your family
• Flexible and supportive team environment

About us

Resthaven was established in 1935 and is one of a select few providers to offer the full range of aged care services. Proudly South Australian, Resthaven is a financially independent, not-for-profit charity associated with the Uniting Church in Australia. Find meaningful connections and work with purpose as you are supported to develop in your role.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and at least two years' experience
• Demonstrated experience and skills in clinical education, facilitation, and people leadership.
• High level of competence in clinical skills and collaboration with health care teams in delivery of nursing and personal care
• Ability to be able to develop strong professional and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Aging process and caring for older people as well as gerontic nursing practice issues
• Preparedness to work towards qualification.

Resthaven is a separately incorporated and financially independent, charitable, Public Benevolent Institution. The Australian Government regulates and monitors the aged care industry to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained. Resthaven receives subsidies from the Australian and State Governments, grants, client contributions and income from investments, which cover operational expenses and fund capital works. Considerable resources are required. Bequests, donations and fundraising activities assist in maintaining the level of care and services provided. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

If you live our values of trust, dignity and Respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.